Jalapeno-Basil Pork Chops

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Sweet and spicy grill recipe from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) jar jalapeno jelly
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 pork loin chops with bone, 1 inch thick
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until pepper jelly melts. Remove from heat, and let mixture cool completely.
2. Pour 3/4 cup pepper jelly mixture into a large zip-top plastic freezer bag, reserving remaining mixture; add pork chops, turning to coat. Seal and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, turning pork chops occasionally.
3. Remove chops from marinade, discarding marinade. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
4. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°. Serve with remaining pepper jelly mixture.