Serves 4
Serving size: 1 pork chop + 1 pineapple slice
Nutritional information per serving: Carbs 24g | Fat 3g | Protein 28g
INGREDIENTS
Pork Chops:
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4 pork chops
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4 slices fresh pineapple, cut 2cm thick
Marinade:
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½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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3 Tbsp rice vinegar
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1 Tbsp minced ginger
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¼ cup water
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2 Tbsp minced garlic
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
In a small bowl, whisk marinade ingredients together.
2.
Place pork chops and marinade in a sealed Ziploc® bag. Place in fridge for at least 3 hours (overnight is best), turning bag every couple hours.
3. Remove pork chops from bag - DO NOT DISCARD MARINADE. Pour marinade in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it boils, about 4 minutes. Reduce to simmer for another 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
4.
Place in a small dish, you will be using this marinade to brush on your chops and pineapple.
5. Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray.
Place pork chops on grill - cook for 5 minutes on one side. Flip chops over and brush marinade on chops, add pineapple to grill and cooking for additional 3-4 minutes. Flip pineapple halfway through.
6. Let chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Place a pineapple slice on each chop.
ref: recipehealthyfood.com |