Grilled Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Cherries and apple juice add a delightful burst of flavor to this sizzling barbecue favorite!

Ingredients

Preparation time: 4 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes.

• 12 cherries, stemmed and pitted
• 4 ounces unsweetened apple juice
• 1–1 1/4 pounds boneless lean pork chops
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Yield: 4 servings   Serving size: 1 pork chop with sauce

1. Combine cherries and apple juice in a small saucepan over low heat for 15 minutes.
2. While cooking sauce, heat grill. Grill pork chops approximately 3–4 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should be 160˚F).
3. Pour hot apple juice and cherries into a small food processor and add thyme, honey, balsamic vinegar, and cornstarch. Pulse a few times.
4. Add sauce back to saucepan over low heat and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.
5. Pour sauce (approximately 1/2 cup) evenly over cooked pork chops and serve.