Tangy Pork Chops
Tangy Pork Chops deliver a punchy balance of sweet, vinegary bite and gentle heat, thanks to a ketchup-apple juice marinade boosted with red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, chili, and hot sauce. Grilled to juicy tenderness, they’re bold and satisfying without being heavy—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual cookout.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine ketchup, apple juice, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, hot sauce, and kosher salt in a bowl, then pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add the pork chops to the marinade, seal the bag, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and place them on the hot grill; discard the used marinade.
- 5
Cook until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
- Calories 246.17 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 30.85 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 11.08 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.85 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.45 mg High 20%
- Sodium 2224.35 mg High 97%
- Dietary Fiber 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.65 g --
- Added Sugars 2.23 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 4.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 49.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 12.97 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.1 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tangy Pork Chops is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Chili Powder, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 246.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Chili Powder, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Hot Sauce. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy Pork Chops?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tangy Pork Chops healthy?
- Tangy Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 246.17 calories and 30.85 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2224.35 mg (97% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.72 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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