Pork Chops With Cherry Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Chops With Cherry Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the marinade:; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick; For the barbecue sauce:; 1 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges); 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup frozen sweet cherries

Servings: persons

For the marinade:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick
For the barbecue sauce:
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup frozen sweet cherries

1
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and stir together.
2
Place the pork chops in a resealable freezer bag and pour in the marinade, making sure to coat the meat on all sides. Keep cold in a refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook the onion over medium-high heat, until it softens, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and cook 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, ketchup, sugar, and cherries and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
4
Transfer the mixture to a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade and blend until smooth. Transfer to a plastic container and keep cold in a refrigerator until ready to use or for up to one week.
5
Allow chops to return to room temperature, then grill for about 12 minutes, turning once.
6
Remove from heat and serve immediately with the Cherry Barbecue Sauce,

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the marinade:, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange), and more.

Yes, Pork Chops With Cherry Barbecue Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Chops With Cherry Barbecue Sauce

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