Sweet Surprise Iowa Chops
Recipe from Midwest Living

Thick pork chops sizzling on the grill have are a favorite summer dinner in Iowa. This slightly sweet marinade makes the juiciest chops ever.


Sweet Surprise Iowa Chops

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 44 mins
Related Categories: Grilled Pork Chops, Grilling, Low Carb, Onions, Pork Chop Marinades, Pork Marinades, Soy Marinades
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 
    pork loin chops, cut 1-1/4 inches thick (about 2-1/4 pounds total)
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  • 1  medium
    onion, chopped
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  • 1/4  cup
    soy sauce
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  • 2  tablespoons
    olive oil or cooking oil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    catsup
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, finely chopped
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    Pepper
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Directions
1.
Trim fat from pork. Place pork chops in a plastic bag set into a deep bowl. In a small bowl, combine onion, soy sauce, olive oil, catsup, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in bag. Close bag. Marinate chops in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
2.
Remove pork chops from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chops with pepper.
3.
Grill chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over hot* coals for 2 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.
4.
Stand pork chops on end by tucking them in between grill sections, bone sides down. Lower grill hood and cook directly over hot coals for 25 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear (a meat thermometer inserted in the center of chops should register 160 degree F). Makes 4 servings.

Note
To test for hot heat, you should be able to hold your hand over the coals at the height of the food for 2 seconds before you have to pull away.
Nutrition information
Calories 373, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 694 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 46 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 1%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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