Grilled Marinated Pork Chops

Easy Dinner Menu Good Enough For Company

Feb 5, 2009 Delphine Cull

Successful dinner parties start with a great meal. Impress your guests with these smoky, tangy pork chops smothered in carmelized onions.

Cooking for guests can be time consuming and nerve wracking, but it doesn't have to be an ordeal. The next time you plan a meal for company, or you just want a wonderful dinner for your family, impress everyone with these grilled pork chops. They're easy to make and are sure to earn you points as a great cook.

Although there are many marinades available for sale in your local grocery store, it is easy to make your own. The secret ingredient to this marinade is Heinz 57 sauce. Normally used as a steak sauce, the tangy, rich flavor of Heinz 57 gives a special kick to an ordinary pork chop. Top the grilled chops with carmelized onions to add a wonderful sweetness to each bite.

Round out the meal with roasted or grilled veggies. Choose vegetables that are in season and vary color and texture for a healthy side dish. Add a salad or baked potato, slice a loaf of crusty French bread, and your meal is done.

Much of the preparation can be done in advance, leaving you free to enjoy your family and guests. And best of all, because most of the cooking is done on the grill, you won't have a sink full of pots and pans at the end of the night.

Marinade for Pork Chops

Ingredients:

  • 8 pork chops, thick cut
  • 1/3 cup Heinz 57 sauce
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Mix Heinz 57, olive oil, water and steak seasoning in a large bowl or large ziplock bag.
  2. Using a fork, prick the chops several times on both sides to tenderize.
  3. Marinade chops for at least an hour or more if time permits.
  4. Grill the chops. Charcoal is best, but any grill will do. Cover to allow smoke to infuse the chops.
  5. Brush the chops with marinade sauce while grilling.

Carmelized Onions:

  1. Slice at least three large onions into 1/4 inch rings.
  2. Saute in butter or olive oil over medium heat until carmelized, or golden brown.
  3. Add one tbsp. of marinade to onions when they are carmelized and continue to saute another minute
  4. Note: Cook the onions first and keep warm while the chops are grilling, as they take several minutes to reach a carmelized state. The onions will cook down considerably. You will need more than you think for eight people.
  5. Smother the pork chops with the onions when serving.

Grilled Veggies: Choose your favorite combination. Suggestions include:

  • Red, Green and Yellow Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Yellow Squash
  • Zucchini
  • Onions
  • Thinly sliced carrots
  • eggplant
  • asparagus

Slice all the veggies into uniform pieces. In a large bowl, coat vegetables with olive oil. Vegetables can be roasted in a 400 degree oven or grilled on a flat grill until tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

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