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Monday, February 28, 2011

Apple Chipotle Pork Chops

I've been looking for ways to use the Country Bob's sauces I won in the Women of the Grill contest (don't forget to enter this years contest here) and decided to do something REALLY simple.  I always think pork and apples go really good together, so when I had a craving for pork the other day, I immediately went to find the Apple Chipotle Sauce that came in my winnings. Cause not only do apples go well with pork, but so do chipotles!  This marinade is way simple and I even made a bit extra so that I could have a little sauce for dipping.  The flavors were sweet and spicy and delicious.  Not over powering on any one flavor....just perfect!

Apple Chipotle Pork Chops
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients:
3 bone-in pork loin chops (it came that way, otherwise I would have used 4)
1/4 cup Country Bob's Apple Chipotle All Purpose Sauce
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, finely minced
ground chipotle pepper (optional - can use cayenne)
kosher salt

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the Apple Chipotle sauce, mayo, and garlic; mix until smooth.  Season the pork on both sides with the chipotle pepper and salt.  Place the pork in a resealable bag and pour the sauce over, seal the bag and rub the meat to make sure the sauce covers all sides.  Let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

Preheat grill to 375 degrees.  Oil the grill grates.  Remove the pork chops from the bag and discard the marinade.  Place the pork directly over the heat and grill 5-6 minutes per side or until the pork is full cooked (145 degrees F).  Carefully remove from grill and enjoy!


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13 comments:

Yenta Mary said...

I really (REALLY!) have to stop checking in with you before breakfast! Oh, man, do those look amazing!!! Pork and apples are a perfect pair ... :)

Cranberry Morning said...

Wow, that sounds simple enough, and that glaze looks beautiful! Great dinner idea, Jenn!

Unknown said...

Pork, apple and chilli, like chipotle are my favourite food threesome. YUM.
Maybe I should be the one moving there. Do you have a spare bedroom? I am neat too.

Andrea the Kitchen Witch said...

Oh man this looks good!! GOOOOOOD! I'm with Mary, I need to stop reading blogs before breakfast!! How can a bowl of cheerios compare with that beautiful spicy sweet piece of greatness?? It can't :( SO I'll have to come over to your house & beg you to make these for me :) Really great flavor combos here Jenn, I bet it was amazing!

Big Dude said...

That looks really good Jenn, I think those flavors to pork proud too.

Mary Bergfeld said...

I love the flavors that have been combined here. This sounds like the keystone for a wonderful meal. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

Ma What's 4 dinner said...

MMMM, love this combination. Looks amazing. Going to have to fire up the grill...just shoveled a path to it. Wish this snow would finally go away!

Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com

Pam said...

I love the flavors in this one!

Unknown said...

you really are a girl after my own heart...I was just dreaming up a similar dish in my head this morning...with apple and chipotle...you can not go wrong!

Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking said...

I LOVE combining the flavors of apple and pork... one of my favorites! I know I would absolutely devour this dish in seconds, and so would my husband. Thank you for sharing this delicious looking and easy recipe, Jenn! Have a great start to the week!

Cheeseboy said...

Those look perfect. ANd I'll take the extra sauces you don't need.

Chris said...

Apple and chipotle are perfectly matched with pork so I bet this dinner kicked arse.

Gary said...

Your grilled food always looks so good! What do you grill on?