Pork Chops on the Grill

Pork chops are made for the grill but I think they need some help. Marinading them or using a barbecue sauce is a big plus. Here’s a marinade you might want to try.

1/3 cup ketchup
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
4 lean loin pork chops, trimmed of fat

Combine ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the barbecue sauce into the bag and cover the pork chops with it. Marinate for 4-6 hours. If you want to brush any of this marinade onto the chops during grilling, put some aside before pouring it into the bag and refrigerate.

Preheat grill. Place marinated pork chops on the grill and cook until done, about 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. The FDA has changed their recommendations and cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of about 145 degrees makes them safe and keeps them juicy. Any higher and you have dried pork chops.