Tropical Pork Chops

We are headed back to the warm, tropical climate of Cozumel in just a couple of days. I guess in some ways, I have already checked out from our cold, snow blanketed area and am already basking in the warm sunshine, at least on some levels. I certainly have been in a tropical state of mind in the kitchen, if nothing else. To help get me ready for the tropics, I made some tropical pork chops. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Tropical Pork Chops

They were super easy and super tasty. The secret is in the sauce. 🙂

1 1/2-2 lbs pork chops

1-1 1/2 cups orange juice

1 TBSP garlic

1 TBSP ginger

1 TBSP Dijon mustard

3 TBSP soy sauce

3 TBSP brown sugar

salt & pepper to taste

cilantro

Mix everything together and marinate the pork chops for at least 1-2 hours in the refrigerator before grilling.

When ready to cook, get your grill, or inside grill like I used, nice and hot and cook the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of about 160* F or 74*C.

Let it set and rest for about 5 minutes before serving. While the pork chops are resting, heat the sauce and add about 1 TBSP of cornstarch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 2 minutes. When it’s ready, spoon it over the pork chops. Serve it with your favorite side dishes and enjoy. If nothing else, you will be in the tropics in your mind and in your heart, without ever leaving the comfort of your own kitchen.

We leave for Cozumel early, early Friday morning. So it’s leftovers for tonight and tomorrow. We need to clean out the fridge as much as we can before we leave. But have no fear, I always have fun things to share. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe, stay well and stay warm. ‘Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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