Grilled Pork Chops with Ginger Barbecue Sauce
Total time: 30 minutes
At first glance it seems like a lot of ginger in this recipe - both on the chops and in the sauce. But it works well, adding an underlying flavor that is not too 'ginger-y' or particularly hot; just a tiny kick.... When you are marinating meat it helps to poke it with a fork, to let the marinade penetrate.
Ingredients:
- 2 - 4 pork chops - depending on size, 12oz of boneless (360gr)
- Marinade:
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tbs ketchup
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbs olive oil
- Ginger Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce, 8oz (240ml)
- 2 tbs molasses
- 2 tbs cider vinegar or other vinegar
- 1 - 2 tsp dry mustard try 1 tsp, taste after heating, add more if you like
- 1 - 2 tsp ground ginger try 1 tsp, taste after heating, add more if you like
- 1 tbs soy sauce
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients for marinade and pour over chops. Let marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Cook on barbecue for 5 - 8 minutes a side or until done basting each side with barbecue sauce. Should be slightly pink in the center or near bone when done - take a peak (techniques).
- Or fry in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat the same amount of time. Serve, with Ginger Barbecue Sauce on the side.
- Ginger Barbecue Sauce
- Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan, whisking to combine. Bring to a simmer just long enough to combine all ingredients.
Note: Remove 2 - 3 tbs barbecue sauce to use for basting rather than dipping the basting brush or spoon into that entire sauce.