CHIPOTLE-ORANGE PORK CHOPS

Chipotle-Orange Pork Chops image

Orange juice concentrate and maple syrup add a one-two punch of sweetness to smokin' flavors. With a method that's as easy as "whisk and grill," you'd be crazy not to fix extras. -Billy Hensley, Temperance, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
3 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each and 3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Set aside 1/3 cup for serving., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with orange mixture. Let chops stand for 5 minutes before serving with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.