It was way too hot and humid to cook in the house today so I knew we needed something that could go on the grill. I decided on pork but didn’t have a premade marinade on hand. One of my favorite marinades on pork is a spicy citrus marinade so I decided to recreate it the best I could.
Besides the grilled pork chops I wanted a sauce or dressing to go with it. I was thinking of something creamy and fresh to combat the spiciness of the pork marinade. We have an herb garden in our back yard so I went to work trying to make a fresh herb dressing for the pork. It turned out light, creamy, and the perfect compliment to our grilled pork!
Spicy Citrus Pork with Fresh Herb Dressing
Marinade:
2 T. oil
2 T. red wine vinegar
3 T. water
2 t. red pepper
1 t. salt
1 t. fresh ground black pepper
1 t. smoked paprika
1 T. orange juice
1 T. fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ t. fresh thyme
6 boneless pork chops
1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a zipper lock freezer bag.
2. Put in all 6 pork chops and make sure the marinade covers them. If not, add additional water.
3. Place the marinated pork chops in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Fresh Herb Dressing:
1 T. light mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
2 T. light sour cream
1 T. low fat milk
1 t. cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
2 T. chopped green onions
3 T. of chopped fresh herbs (I used parsley, thyme, and sage)
1 garlic clove, minced
1. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and vinegar in a small bowl.
2. Add in the onions, herbs, and garlic. Mix well.
3. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Pork Chops:
1. Marinated Pork Chops
2. Heat outdoor grill.
3. Remove pork chops from marinade and lay on the grill. Cook 5 minutes on one side, flip and cook 5 minutes on the other side or until pork reaches temperature.
4. Place 2 pork chops on a plate and serve with the fresh herb dressing.
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