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Sweet 'n' Spicy Grilled Pork Chops

Sweet 'n' Spicy Grilled Pork Chops
This started out as a mild sauce that I decided to "spice up". You'll find it's easy to adjust the seasonings to suit your family's taste. I also like to use the sauce on boneless skinless chicken breasts. —Gladys Peterson, Beaumont, Texas
12 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup currant jelly
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and crushed red pepper flakes
  • 12 boneless pork chops (3/4 inch thick)

Directions

  • In a blender, combine the tomatoes, raisins, jelly, vinegar and
  • seasonings; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a 1-qt.
  • saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20
  • minutes or until thickened. set aside 3/4 cup for serving.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork chops, covered, over medium
  • heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or
  • until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with sauce.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved sauce.
  • Yield: 12 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
© Taste of Home 2013