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This delicious recipe will have them coming back for more. Brown Sugar Pork Chops are juicy and sweet and a Family Favorite. The Pork Chops are actually Grilled. It tastes as great as ordering it from a restaurant. The brown sugar glaze over these pork chops gives it such a nice flavor.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup apple juices
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 boneless pork chops

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt , and pepper. Bring to boil. Combine water and cornstarch in small bowl, and whisk into brown sugar mixture. Stir until thick.
3. Brush grate lightly with oil before placing pork chops on the grill. Cook over hot coals for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Brush with sauce just before removing chops from grill. Serve with remaining sauce.

Special Tip

Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier. Place the pork chops on the grill and close the lid. Allow to grill on the first side undisturbed for 5 minutes (3/4-inch thick) to 8 minutes (1 1/2-inch thick). Turn chops over and continue to grill until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

BRINING THE CHOPS

Brine the pork chops (optional). If you have time, brining the pork for even a brief period adds flavor and ensures juiciness in the finished chop. The brine should cover the chops — if not, add additional water and salt (1 cup water to 1 tablespoon salt) until the chops are submerged. We use a basic brine solution of 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) salt to 1 quart (4 cups) of water. Lay the pork chops (or other thin cuts) in a single layer in a shallow dish and then pour the brine over top. Let this sit for anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 262 calories; 13.7 g fat; 21.5 g carbohydrates; 13.3 g protein; 36 mg cholesterol; 179 mg sodium

WINE PAIRING

The body of a hearty RED Blend will perfectly balance the savory taste of the meal. The Castelo Do Rei Red Blend Portugal 2017 would be a perfect choice. The royal blend is from Portugal’s southernmost winegrowing region where the Atlantic climate provides warm summer nights and ocean cooling breezes.