[floridamama]

Does anyone have a good marinade that they use for their pork chops?

[Coppermine]

I just wanted to let you know that I signed up for this site just so that I could tell you about the perfect pork chop marinade. It is one I developed through trial-and-error but leaves plenty of room for improvisation so long as you keep the base liquids in proportion.

1/2 Cup peanut oil - Peanut is preferred but olive oil will work in a pinch
1/3 Cup Soy Sauce - This will provide all the saltiness you need
1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar - If you don't have it in the kitchen, get it
1 Tablespoon Chili Sauce - I prefer Thai chili sauce, like Siracha, but regular Heinz will work
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Liquid smoke - Not absolutely necessary, but recommended
1 Teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
1 Teaspoon Garlic powder or 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Allspice
Juice of half a lime

What you have here is a slightly sweet, Carribbean inspired marinade. Use a zip-lock plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight if you can. You can also freeze these pork chops, marinade and all, for up to a year so long as you get most of the air out of the bags.

I only grill my porkchops, but I'm sure that they can be baked followiing another recipe. I get mine butterflied too to increase the surface area of the marinade and for quicker grilling. Just 2-4 minutes per side until juices run clear.

I like to serve mine with rice or couscous with pineapple salsa! Enjoy!

[floridamama]

Oh my goodness! You joined the site in order to share this with me? Thanks, and welcome!!!
It sounds absolutely delightful, and I cannot wait to try it!!! Maybe this Sunday evening! It's supposed to be very nice out, and we were thinking of grilling out that night anyway!
Thank you!!!

[QueenAngie]

Welcome to the board!

Mmmmm! Sounds delicious.

[Coppermine]

You are welcome floridamama and thank you for the welcome QueenAngie. I figure since I signed up to post my recipe, I would make a few other posts while I'm at it.

I'd tell you about myself but this probably isn't the appropriate forum for that, so I'll just say that I hope you enjoy my pork chops!

[2006Mama]

Just wondering how the pork chop marinade turned out ?

[oweirdo]

I have one, its not a marinade its a rub, and I bought it at the store, but it uses ground chipotle and cinnamon, its great with the cinnamon

[Christikitty]

Originally Posted by floridamama

Does anyone have a good marinade that they use for their pork chops?

Hi! I joined to reply to your post, too. Here's an Asian-style marinade I put together two nights ago. My boyfriend LOVED it and we plan on making it again. In the meantime, I'm trying the Caribbean inspired marinade someone posted. Gotta love those discounted mega packs of pork chops...

I post more recipes here http://christinaemason.blogs.friendster.com on my blog. All things fresh, veggie-intense when possible. Lots of French and Asian-inspired recipes.

Sesame Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients:
-2 pork chops (spareribs or tenderloin would also be great)
-quart-sized Ziploc or larger
-lg. clove of garlic, minced
-1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
-3/4 tsp. sesame oil
-2-3 Tbsp. black or white sesame seeds
-2 hearty squirts of Sriracha pepper sauce (Tobasco might be OK, but use less)
-1 Tbsp. honey
-2 big splashes pineapple juice ~ 1/3 c. (you might be able to get away with OJ but i won't vouch for the results)
-shake of lemon pepper
-black pepper
-pinch of dried wasabi powder (probably not that essential, but gives it spicy depth)
Shake everything together in a Ziploc, allow to marinate a few hours or overnight before grilling. Serve w/ basmati rice w/ peas.

[Christikitty]

Originally Posted by Coppermine

I just wanted to let you know that I signed up for this site just so that I could tell you about the perfect pork chop marinade.

Made this tonight. Tasty!

[2006Mama]

Sesame Grilled Pork Chops
were yummy