Grilled Pork Chops W/ Cherry Almond Sauce

Submitted by Tina Richardson

"I got this recipe from kari in Denver ! Thanks ! You are so awesome !"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup cherry preserves
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons blanched sliced almonds
• 4 (4 ounce) pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick

directions

1. Combine the preserves, wine vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a saucepan and mix well.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Boil for one minute, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in the almonds.
6. Pour 1/3 of mixture into a glass measure to use for basting.
7. Reserve the remainder to serve as a sauce with the chops.
8. Grill the pork chops 4 to 6 inches from the heat source over medium-hot coals for 4-5 minutes on one side.
9. Turn and grill on the other side, basting well with the cherry almond sauce.
10. Continue grilling until the desired degree of doneness is reached when measured in the center of each chop.
11. (145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium; 170°F for well-done).
12. Serve with the reserved cherry almond sauce.

Reviews

[FallnXangel]

I'm giving this 4 stars, because I altered the recipe enough to change the overall taste. But, the chery almond sauce that I put on the pork chops was awesome!!! I made it as is. What I did different was I marinated the pork chops in some soy sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and ginger powder for about an hr before I cooked them. And I didn't use pork loin chops. Used a more fatty kind that was sensational! The mix of the soy and the cherry sauce (that I did baste the pork as it cooked) tasted wonderful!!! It was like a sweet chinese barbeque almost. Would definitely make again!

 

[JustJanS]

This was unbelievably simple and very tasty too. I found it just a little tart, so next time, I will add half the vinegar, then taste it before adding anymore. Next time I'll have a different brand of preserves though, as this one was a gift from a RAK member. If you are looking for a quick mid-week meal, this is it!