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Healthy and quick pork for your fork
You've made your resolution. We are halfway into January. How is it going? Still on track? Need to get back on track? Well - we want to share a couple of delicious way to help you think health conscious and prepare dinner quickly while enjoying a delicious meal made with pork. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and let us know how you like it!
Apricot glazed pork kabobs
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutes  Marinating Time: 30 minutesServings: 4 - 6
1 pound boneless pork loin roast, one-inch cubes
1 10-oz jar apricot preserves
4 tablespoons orange liqueur, OR orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
Cooking Directions
Stir together preserves, liqueur and butter, simmer in a small saucepan until butter is melted. (OR combine ingredients in a 2-cup glass measure; microwave on High 1 minute). Place pork cubes in heavy plastic bag, pour 3/4 cup apricot mixture over to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes. Thread pork onto 4-6 skewers, grill over hot coals 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with marinade. Heat remaining apricot sauce to boiling and serve alongside kabobs, if desired. Makes 4-6. Calypso pork chops
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 4 - 24 hours
Servings: 6
4 New York (top loin) pork chops, about 4 ounces each, 3/4-inch thick
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons dark rum, (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cooking Directions
Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal bag and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. Remove chops from marinade; discarding leftover marinade.
Grill chops quickly over indirect heat in covered grill about 8-9 minutes, turning once to brown both sides until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees followed by a 3-minute rest time.
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