Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 Min.

Cook Time: 15 Min.

Chill Time: 2 Hr.

What you need:

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4 boneless pork chops, 1-in. thick
1 can (12 oz.) beer
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. hot habanero pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf

What to do:

1. For marinade, in a small saucepan combine beer, honey, pepper sauce, garlic and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 min. Remove and discard bay leaf. Place chops in a 1 gallon self-sealing plastic bag; pour marinade over chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 hr.
2. Drain chops, discarding marinade. Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill chops for 4-5 min. Turn chops and grill for 4-5 min. more or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time.

* At your next tailgate, kick it up an notch with these tasty chops. Serve with Dilled Cucumber Salad and Grilled Salsa-Cheese Dip with chips and vegetables.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Wine pairings:

Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling/Rhine

Nutritional information:

Calories: 231;   Total Fat: 6g;   Saturated Fat: 2g;   Cholesterol: 57mg;   Total Carbs: 17g;   Fiber: 0g;   Protein: 23g;   Sodium: 145mg;