Barbecue 101: 3 Delicious Ways to Serve Grilled Pork Chop
While some like their grilled meat simply seasoned with salt and pepper, it’s ideal to take it up a notch when you’re serving at a barbecue with all your friends. To save time, grill pork chops for everyone – but serve it in different ways to cater to everybody’s tastes.
Here are 3 simple yet fantastic ways you can serve grilled pork chops that will surely be winners to everyone at your barbecue:
Sweet Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops
What you need:
- 6 1/2-inch thick pork chops
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups crushed pineapple
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Sauterne wine
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
In a medium glass container with cover, combine onion, soy sauce, Sauterne wine, vegetable oil and dry mustard. Place chops in the container and toss to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight, turning once while marinating. When ready, cook chops (discard marinade) on a pre-heated grill over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top each with pineapple and brown sugar before removing from heat.
Grilled Ham and Cheese Chops
What you need:
- 4 3/4-inch thick pork chops
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices tomato
- Chopped fresh oregano to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Season pork with salt and pepper and cook on a pre-heated grill over medium heat until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Top each chop with a slice of ham, a slice of cheese and a slice of tomato then sprinkle with oregano and paprika. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese has melted. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Creamy Mustard BBQ Pork Chops
What you need:
- 3/4 kilogram center-cut boneless pork chops (1/2-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Garlic powder to taste
Brush chops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cook on a pre-heated grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. While grilling, mix together honey and prepared yellow mustard in a bowl. About 5 minutes before chops are cooked, brush both sides with honey-mustard mixture. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Now you’ll be able to cater the different tastes of your guests at your barbecue by serving just one type of meat – pork chops!
