Soda Pop Chops

I love chicken. He loves chops. Do any of you have the same predicament in your family? They have to be some pretty good chops for me to want to eat them…lol.

The thing is, pork is a very tricky meat to prepare. Have any of you learned this the hard way as much as I have?  If you over cook,  you will end up chewing a very dry piece of meat while taking swigs of water to get it down. If you purchase the “wrong” cut, it will be flavorless. I have learned the art of making pork chops through the many years of failing. I hope my efforts will give you much success!

BIG tip:  ALWAYS purchase fresh, bone-IN, center cut pork chops. Bone-in gives you more flavor -and yes, a little more fat, but this makes the pork chops juicy. You will not miss those boneless chops after you switch over…trust me.

Start by making a marinade of soy sauce, classic coke, garlic, and ginger.

I use my cheese grater on the 2nd smallest setting to grate fresh ginger.

I use a simple garlic press for fresh garlic.

Then, whisk all of the ingredients together. 

You can place chops in a dish and pour marinade over top and flip during the day. Or you can put all of these ingredients in a large and sturdy ziploc bag. Marinate for 6-8 hours for best results. Grill on med-high heat for 6-8 mins per side until “almost” white. They will continue to cook after you take them off of the grill. Don’t over cook or they will be dry!

I sauteed some Vidalia onions to top it off. I served these with redskin mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.