Pork Chop Recipe, Americas Favorite Pork Chops

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 20 minutes

4 Pork Chops, 3/4-inch thick
3/4 cup Italian dressing*
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Place all ingredients in a self-sealing bag; seal bag and place in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or as long as overnight).

Remove chops from bag, discarding marinade, and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning once, until just done, about 8-9 minutes total cooking time, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

Serves 4.

* Or use a reduced-fat Italian dressing

An easy way to marinate your pork chops. Serve with Sliced Tomatoes Vinaigrette, broccoli spears and garlic mashed potatoes.

Calories: 184 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 140 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams

Random Safety Tip:

Cover a plate with plastic wrap to carry pork to the grill. Throw away. Use the clean plate carry food back in!

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Simply pork-a-licuous
by anonymous 05/08/2012

Anonymous
by anonymous 03/06/2012

This is a my new go to recipe for pork chops. Great flavor and very easy to put together. I didn't have any Italian dressing so I make my own which was so much better than store bought. I will deffinetly make these chops again and again.

Easy and delicious!
by anonymous 02/09/2012

You can't go wrong with this recipe. Your family will love it!

Awesome Port
by anonymous 02/06/2012

excellent receipe the marinade is good just cook grill or broil not at a high flame. excellent and quick meal.

great chops
by anonymous 01/29/2012

This looks delicous. I love trying new things.

tittle
by anonymous 01/20/2012

good

great
by anonymous 11/08/2011

super easy

Americas favorite pork chops
by anonymous 10/22/2011

delicious

americasfavoriteporkchop
by anonymous 10/15/2011

i want to make that one

okay
by anonymous 10/12/2011

ive had better

Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

The best way to defrost pork is in the refrigerator in its wrapping. Defrosting a 1 inch chop will take 12-14 hours.

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Ask Your Butcher
It’s important to note that all pork chops cook the same. The length of cooking primarily depends on the thickness of the chop. Thickness can vary from ½ to 2 inches. Whether you choose chops boneless for convenience or chops with the bone attached for their attractive appearance, the cooking time is the same. Pork chops are likely the least intimidating of all pork cuts because they are so easy to prepare.
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About the Cut
Pork chops are the most popular cut from the pork loin, which is the strip of meat that runs from the pig’s hip to shoulder. Depending on where they originate, pork chops can be found under a variety of names, including loin, rib, sirloin, top loin and blade chops.
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Cooking Method: Grilling

There are two ways to grill pork based on the size of the cut:

Direct heat, where food is placed directly over the heat source, is ideal for small cuts like kabobs, tenderloin, burgers and chops.
Indirect heat, where food is placed on the grill rack away from the coals or gas burners, is good for large cuts like loin roasts, ribs, shoulder and fresh ham.

COOKING BASICS:
Direct Heat

Arrange hot coals evenly on the fire grate of the grill or use all gas burners. Place pork directly above the heat source. Follow suggested cooking times, turning once during cooking.

Indirect Heat

Bank hot coals on both sides of the fire grate, on one side of the grill or in a ring around the perimeter. For gas grills, pre-heat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. Place pork on the grill so it is not directly over any coals or gas burners and close grill hood. Follow suggested cooking times until pork is done. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the pork is not necessary.

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