Ingredients
6 servings
- •0.75 cup water
- •0.33333298563957 cup lemon juice
- •0.33333298563957 cup chopped onion
- •1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- •1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- •1 tablespoon canola oil
- •0.75 teaspoon salt
- •0.75 teaspoon ground allspice
- •0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •0.5 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- •0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- •6 lean pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
Instructions
- Blend water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onion, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
- Place pork chops into a shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over chops, then cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place the grate 4 to 5 inches above the heat source.
- Remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
- Arrange chops on the preheated grill, cover, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 235
- Carbohydrate: 5g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Sugar: 3g