Teriyaki Pork Chops with a Blueberry and Ginger Relish

Prep Time:30 minutes

Total Time:2 1/2 hours (including 2 hours marinating time)

Yields:4 servings

Description

Tender, delectable, pork chops with a sweet ginger relish.

Ingredients

MARINADE

• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry, (see Ingredient Note)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

BLUEBERRY-GINGER RELISH

• 1 cup fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Marinade:

1. Place pork chops in a large sealable plastic bag.
2. Whisk soy sauce, sherry, garlic, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
3. Add the marinade to the bag, seal and turn to coat.
4. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Relish:

1. About 20 minutes before grilling the pork, combine blueberries, shallot, chile, cilantro, lime juice, ginger and salt in a small bowl.
2. Preheat grill to high.
3. Remove the pork chops from the marinade (discard marinade).
4. Grill the chops 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving with the relish.