- 4 (6- to 7-ounce) bone-in pork chops (about 1/2-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon safflower or other neutral-tasting oil
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- a pinch (1/16 teaspoon) cayenne pepper
- Optional for serving: mixed greens and/or your favorite green or orange vegetable
Easy Asian Marinated Pork Chops
These quick-cooking pork chops are loaded with flavor, and the bone-in cut helps ensure a juicy chop. As an option, reduce the marinade into a quick sauce. It's delicious drizzled over the pork and is well suited to green and orange vegetables alike.
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- Place the pork in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, oil, vinegar, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the pork and turn several times to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes but preferably several hours, turning occasionally to redistribute the marinade.
- When ready to cook, let the pork sit at room temperature while the grill is preheating. If preparing the optional sauce, pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil gently for approximately 2 minutes or until the marinade has thickened and reduced to 1/4 to 1/3 cup; set aside.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes per side or until the pork is slightly pink in the center. (Internal temperature should read 145 degrees F.)
- Remove the chops to a platter and drizzle with the sauce or place the sauce in a small bowl and pass at the table. The reduced marinade also makes a flavorful sauce for mixed greens and complements most green and orange vegetables.