Honey Soy Pork Chops A Memorial Day Dinner Recipe

Summer is always a special time for relaxed and casual meals, for summertime patriotic holidays and especially for picnics in the great outdoors. This recipe is perfect for such occasions. -Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah

This recipe is:

Healthy

Quick

4 Servings

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon sherry or unsweetened apple juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
• Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
• Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, dip a paper towel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. over heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting frequently with remaining marinade. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 pork chop equals 176 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat.