Zesty Chops With Onions and Cheese

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   Mix together all marinade ingredients.

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   Put chops in wide, shallow pan and pour marinade over them.

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   Marinade 2-4 hours, refrigerated, turning chops every half hour or so.

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   (Boneless chops may be marinated in a plastic, zipper bag but bone-in chops frequently puncture the plastic).

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   Preheat grill to medium.

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   Grill the chops 7-12 minutes on the first side then 5-7 minutes on the second side or until almost but not quite cooked to desired doneness.

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   Remove from heat if topping is not finished.

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   While chops are grilling, saute onions in olive oil over medium-high heat until about half-cooked.

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   Add jalapenos and cherry tomato halves and continue sauteing until onions are soft and beginning to brown.

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    Turn grill to low heat.

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    Top each chop with a pile of the onion mix and about 2 tbs shredded cheddar.

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    Close the grill lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

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    Use a pancake turner to remove chops to a large platter in a single layer.

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    I suggest cornbread and a salad of cucumbers in sour cream for sides.

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    Extra topping can be served on the side.

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    You may even want to make extra for the purpose.

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    If you like some heat but the jalapenos are too hot for you try the milder Anaheim peppers.

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    If you dont like heat at all try some of the Cubanelle frying peppers or regular bell peppers.

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    Note I suggest cooking the chops to medium-well rather than well-done.

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    Modern pigs are bred to be lean so modern pork is inevitably dry and tough when cooked as well done as was customary in the past.

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    Note Do not over-marinate.

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    Beer marinades are apt to be bitter if the meat is soaked too long.

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    Note Try the topping on steak or chicken next time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.