Orange-Ginger Grilled Pork Chops

• dry ginger powder↗1 teaspoon

  (or use 3 teaspoons fresh minced ginger, or to taste)

• minced fresh garlic2 tablespoons

  (or to taste)

• sherry wine↗1⁄2 cup
• honey↗1⁄4 cup
• soy sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• sesame seeds↗1 tablespoon
• orange rind↗1 tablespoon
• hot pepper sauce↗1 teaspoon

  (or to taste)

• large green onion↗1

  (sliced into 4 large pieces)

• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• large pork chops↗4
• cornstarch↗1 teaspoon
• cold water2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pierce small holes in both sides or the pork chops.

2. 2

   In a bowl stir together the sherry, honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds, orange peel, hot pepper sauce, ginger, garlic and black pepper.

3. 3

   Pour about 1/2 cup marinade into a small bowl; set aside.

4. 4

   Pour the remaining marinade (with green onion pieces) into a large resealable bag; add in the pork chops.

5. 5

   Seal the bag and turn to coat.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for 6 hours or up to 24 hours.

7. 7

   When ready to grill, in a small saucepan combine the cornstarch with water until smooth; add in the reserved 1/2 cup marinade; bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute, or until thickened.

8. 8

   Drain and discard the marinade from the pork.

9. 9

   Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Heat grill to medium heat and grill the chops about 4 minutes.

11. 11

    Turn the chops and baste with a small amount sauce; grill for about 15-20 minutes longer, or until the chops are cooked through, basting again towards the end of cooking.

12. 12

    Serve any remaining sauce with the chops.

13. 13

    Delicious!