Hoppin' Habanero and Honey Pork Chops

Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time • 2 Hr. Chill Time

Directions:

1. For marinade, in a small saucepan combine beer, honey, pepper sauce, garlic and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 min. Remove and discard bay leaf. Place chops in a 1 gallon self-sealing plastic bag; pour marinade over chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 hr.

2. Drain chops, discarding marinade. Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill chops for 4-5 min. Turn chops and grill for 4-5 min. more or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time.

* At your next tailgate, kick it up an notch with these tasty chops. Serve with Dilled Cucumber Salad and Grilled Salsa-Cheese Dip with chips and vegetables.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 231; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 57mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 23g; Sodium: 145mg;

Wine Pairings:

Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling/Rhine