GRILLED MAPLE PORK CHOPS

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Pork chops on the grill are hard to beat. The marinade is simple, and so good. -Nicholas King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 tablespoons maple syrup
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 inch thick and 12 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade for basting., Drain pork chops, discarding marinade. On an oiled grill, cook pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 13-17 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 65g protein.