Here we are in week two of the Good For You Challenge. This week I was in search for a great recipe that would be great to make on THE BIG DAY aka The Super Bowl. This week Pork Spareribs are on sale for $1.99/lb but for a healthier alternative I chose Boneless Loin Chops.
I tried the recipe last night before I was surrounded my guests only to be horrified that no one would like my cooking. The meal was great though so the hubby is very confident his friends will be in heaven come Sunday.
I got my recipe off of the PorkBeInspired website but I tweaked it a bit since it sounded a little bland to me. My family are all huge flavor lovers so we tend to go a bit overboard with the flavor in all our food.
The Beer-Grilled Pork chops called for bone-in chops but I hate any meat on the bone I went for the boneless. Also, the recipe only had 2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus 2 teaspoons ginger root, grated. Well I added more brown sugar and took out the ginger (only because I didn’t have any on hand).
Ingredients:
6 Boneless Loin Chops
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp McCormick salt free garlic & herb seasoning
1/8 tsp dill weed
1 cup (or 7oz) Bud Light Lime
Cooking Directions:
Place chops in a self-sealing plastic bag; add remaining ingredients and seal bag. Gently massage bag to evenly distribute marinade ingredients. Refrigerate 4-24 hours. Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade; place on grill directly, cover grill and cook for 8-9 minutes, turning once, or until thermometer inserted reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.
Makes 4-6 servings
Nutritional Information:
(Give or take since I did mix up the recipe a bit)
Calories: 134 calories
Protein: 23 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Sodium: 305 milligrams
Cholesterol: 57 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
I did serve my daughters something different because even though I’m told “alcohol cooks off” I did not want to risk it. I’ll definitely be adding this to my list of Must Make for Sunday’s game (and my monthly meal plan!), along with the other food everyone will be munching on. It’s just as easy to make as anything else, healthier than pizza and cost a whole lot less. What I was surprised by is how much I loved this recipe since I hate (absolutely cannot stand!!) beer. I did taste the lime and a little bitterness from the beer but the brown sugar definitely helped kill the beer taste, I think.
I encourage you to join in the Good and Good For You Challenge. This is only week 2 of the month so you can start right now and start feeling healthier! Remember to keep coming back here because at the end of the challenge I will have an amazing giveaway for you all!
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Disclaimer: Thanks to TheMotherhood and Publix. I was compensated and I was provided a gift card to purchase ingredients. All thoughts and opinions written here are my own. Compensation did not influence a positive review.
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that looks simple and delicious
a pork chop even my husband would eat!
looks so yummy i gotta try some!
I may have to try this!! My husband loves anything marinated in beer. lol Im sure this would go lovely with a slice of beer bread also!
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Looks yummy and makes me want pork!
looks delicious!!
That looks delicious!
These sound and look so good! I’m always looking for new recipes. We get tired of the same old thing every night. And the fact that these are healthy makes them even better!
Glad to know this recipe is still tasty even if you don’t like the taste of beer
I don’t eat pork but my fiancee would LOVE this- adding this to my list to make for him!
Beer is excellent for marinating and cooking pork.
Love the healthy choices and recipes
These look great, and not too hard to make either.
Sounds and looks good. Thanks for sharing.
Looks delicious! I haven’t used beer as a marinade lately, I will have to do it again soon with pork chops.
I love Pork – I will have to try this recipe, thanks for sharing!
That sounds so delicious. I have never tried a beer marinade but I am sure it is something my husband would love!
I’m so now a pork fan, maybe too many years of shake and bake!
Sounds delicious
I’ve been thrilled with all of the recipes that I’ve tried on the Pork be inspired site.
hmmmm pork the other white meat! Seriously, beer grilled? Totally great!
I really, really, really don’t like many pork products besides ham and bacon (so no pork roast, or pork chops, etc.) but I’m compelled to give these a try.
That sounds so yummy.
These look yummy I am always at a loss on what to do with Pork
sounds so yummy…I printed it out and will be trying it tomorrow
I so want this right now!! I love pork!!
Love pork chops!!
Yum – these sound (and look) delicious!
I’d be doing a trial run too, but I’m so glad that it came out well and that you can serve it Sunday. Looks delicious!
Wow, that looks delicious!
Those look delish!
Thanks for sharing I am always trying to find a new way to do pork chops. Looks Like a great meal and it is really low in calories, Thanks!
Those look yummy!
Hubby would love this!
Looks and sounds delicious! And easy!
I’m sorry… did you say beer? I’m in!
Okay, maybe once this babe arrives. Haha. That looks amazing!
That sounds delish and it doesn’t require many ingredients…double score
Looks yummy! Definitely gotta try!
This looks and sounds delicious. I’m not a fan of the taste of beer, but I love when meat is marinated in it. My husband is going to be so happy when this shows up on the dinner table!
Looks good. I too like using beer as marinade, except I don’t let it marinade in beer for more than 10-12 hours.
I love using beer as a marinade! That looks great and certainly not greasy or unhealthy!
wow that looks yummy! I am always looking for something different. Thanks for sharing this.
I love healthy recipes. I’ve been looking for a marinade to try with pork chops.