Momma Pritchett's Grilled Pork Chops and Apple Pear Topping

Momma Pritchett's Grilled Pork Chops and Apple Pear Topping

I had yet to eat really good BBQ pork chops and was tired of the few common baking methods, so I decided to try something a bit different. If you are not into sweet flavors, then this recipe for grilled pork chops with apples and pears probably isn’t for you.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup spicy brown mustard
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 8 (1/2- to 1-inch thick) pork chops
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 large green apples – peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
  • 4 Bartlett pears – peeled, cored, and cut into eighths

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, brown mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly combined and sugar has dissolved. Place pork chops into the bowl and spoon marinade over to cover. Let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 3
Grill chops on the preheated grill until browned, showing good grill marks, and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Squeeze lime juice over chops as they grill. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat, then stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cinnamon; bring mixture to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in apple and pear slices and cook, stirring often, until fruit is coated with butter mixture and softened but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Transfer apple and pear slices to a grilling basket.

Step 5
Cook fruit slices on the grill until browned, about 5 minutes. Serve grilled fruit with pork chops.

Tips

I had never paid attention to what type of pork chops I used. I always just grabbed and baked — but apparently, it is all in the cut of the meat!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

631
Calories
22g
Fat
68g
Carbs
45g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 631
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat11g 53%
Cholesterol137mg 46%
Sodium2199mg 96%
Total Carbohydrate68g 25%
Dietary Fiber6g 23%
Total Sugars54g
Protein45g
Vitamin C27mg 134%
Calcium105mg 8%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium1027mg 22%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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