Citrus Grilled Pork Chops With Garlic

Zesty citrus grilled pork chops with garlic are thick cut, bone in pork chops marinated in orange and lime zest, orange and lime juice, garlic, canola oil, brown sugar and salt. Pork chops are finished on the grill over direct heat.

Ingredients -

1/2 cup Lime Zest
1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice
2 tablespoons Orange Zest
1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
5 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Canola Oil
1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
4 thick cut bone in Pork Chops
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Preparation:

1. In glass casserole or baking dish, combine lime zest, lime juice, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, oil, brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

2. Add pork chops to marinade. Turn to coat.

3. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours. Remove chops and discard marinade.

4. Preheat grill.

5. Season with remaining salt and pepper.

6. Grill chops 7-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Variations and Recipe Ideas:

Pork Chop Tips -

Grilling Pork Chops

Pork chops should be left on the grill to cook at least half way through and turned only once prior to removing from the grill.

Pork Chop Tips -

Avoid Flare Ups

Avoid having flames burn your chops by trimming fat from the edges. Trimming fat off the meat also ensures the chop will lay flat on the grill and cook evenly.