Spicy Lime Glazed Pork Chops

Yield: 4 entrée servings

2 small limes

1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced

1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh gingerroot

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

4 (3/4-inch thick) pork loin chops, trimmed of any excessfat

1. Zest or grate lime peel to measure 1 teaspoon lime peel.  Squeeze lime to measure 2 tablespoons lime juice.
2. Mix together lime peel, lime juice, jalapeno, gingerroot, honey, oil, salt and pepper in a large sealable plastic bag.  Add loin chops and coat all surfaces with liquid.  Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3. Brush grill racks with oil or spray with cooking spray.  Preheat grill to medium heat for direct cooking.  Place chops on grill rack, about 4 inches from the heat.  Close grill lid and cook chops over direct medium heat for 8 to 12 minutes, basting with marinade during last 3 minutes of grill time.
4. Grill just until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF.

About the American Meat Institute

Founded in 1906, AMI is a national trade association thatrepresents companies that process 95 percent of red meat and 70 percent ofturkey in the US and theirsuppliers throughout America .Headquartered in metropolitan Washington , DC , AMI keeps its fingers on thepulse of legislation, regulation and media activity that impacts the meat andpoultry industry and provides rapid updates and analyses to its members to helpthem stay informed. In addition, AMI conducts scientific research through itsFoundation designed to help meat and poultry companies improve their plants andtheir products. The Institute's many meetings and educational seminars alsoprovide excellent networking and information-sharing opportunities for membersof the industry.

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