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Easy Barbecued Pork Chops
Spanish Potatoes
Green Beans with Lemon and Soy Sauce
Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Potatoes and chops on the grill with easy, flavorful green beans to round it out.
Easy Barbecued Pork Chops
Total time: 30 minutes
More than a simple marinade, but not quite a barbecue sauce. Finish with leftover or commercial Barbecue Sauce.
Ingredients:
- 2 - 4 pork chops, depending on size, 12oz (360gr) for boneless
- 2 tbs ketchup
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions:
- Mix ketchup, oil, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce and chili powder.
- Spoon over chops and let marinate 10 minutes.
- Cook on barbecue grill for 5 - 8 minutes per side or until done. Should be slightly pink in the center when done - take a peak (techniques).
- Or fry in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat the same amount of time. Serve.
Spanish Potatoes
Total time: 35 minutes
Cumin, paprika and sherry vinegar add a hint of Spain to these grilled potatoes. Use any color pepper you like - and add hot peppers if so inclined.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs sherry vinegar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions:
- Slice the pepper into thick slices.
- Slice potatoes in half the long way, then in half again. Then slice in half or thirds the short way.
- Put spices, vinegar, olive oil into a large bowl, add potatoes, peppers, and toss well to coat.
- Put into 'grill pan' (a metal or foil pan dedicated to use on the grill) or onto a mesh grill pan (the idea is not to have the stuff fall through the grate into the fire....)
- Cook over medium heat 20 - 30 minutes, until they all have a nice color and potatoes are done. Serve.
Green Beans with Lemon and Soy Sauce
Total time: 20 minutes
I love the combination of lemon and soy sauce, the slightly tart, slightly salty blend enhances the flavors of most foods, particularly vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 6oz (180gr) green beans
- 2 tbs fresh snipped chives
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Top and tail and beans.
- Cut in 1 1/2inch (4cm) lengths.
- Put in a small sauce pan with an inch of water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn down to low and simmer until done - about 10 minutes.
- Drain beans and put into a serving bowl.
- Melt butter in same pan.
- Add soy sauce, chives and lemon and stir to combine.
- Pour over beans and serve.
Cooking schedule: 35 minutes |
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