TRIPLE D'S LEMONADE PORK CHOPS

Triple D's Lemonade Pork Chops image

Provided by Ackman

Categories Pork

Time 2h

Yield 6 chops, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 large lemons, cut in 1/8ths
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
6 pork chops (rib or 1st cut preferred)
1 cup flour, for dredging

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the lemons (rind & seeds too -- EVERYTHING), sugar and 1 cup water -- process until liquified.
Strain the mixture.
Place the lemon mixture & remaining ingredients, (except the chops & the flour) in a large stainless steel saucepan.
Simmer for 1 hour on medium, stirring often, being careful not to burn.
Remove from heat & set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 325°.
Dredge chops in the seasoned flour.
Brown chops in olive oil over med.-high heat until golden brown -- cook in batches, if need be.
Place chops in roaster & pour lemonade sauce over.
Cover roaster & place in oven.
Cook for 1½ hours or until tender.