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
- 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
- Protein 30.85 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.08 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.85 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.45 mg High
- Sodium 2230.41 mg High
- Fiber 0.14 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.65 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.23 g Low Source
- Calcium 4.67 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate
- Potassium 49.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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