Sweet and Sour Chops

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda
• 6 pork loin chops (1-inch thick)

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire and liquid smoke; mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour the soda into a 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce; mix well. Add chops and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.

Remove chops, discarding marinade. Grill chops, covered, over hot heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 F. Heat reserved sauce and serve with chops.

Yield: 6 servings

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: "Taste of Home's Family Favorites"
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
Sweet and Sour Chops