Switch up your grilled pork chops with this delicious Honey Balsamic Marinade! Topped with a bright California Strawberry Jalapeño salsa, this is perfect for your warm weather grilling, especially parties!
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 cloves roased garlic, minced raw is fine, too!
- Salt & Pepper, to taste about 1/4 teaspoon, each
- 2 pounds Center Cut Pork Chops (boneless)
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds & ribs removed
- 16 ounces California strawberries washed
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
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In the bottom of a 9x9 pan, add honey, balsamic and roasted garlic. Whisk to combine.
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Season pork with salt & pepper on each side. Nestle into the marinade, covering all sides. Cover and marinade for 1 hour to 24 hours, turning chops 2-3 times.
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To grill: remove from marinade. Let sit for 20 minutes to remove chill. Cook using a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat or on an outdoor grill. Chops should cook in about 4-5 minutes each side, depending on thickness. Let sit 10 minutes before cutting.
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While chops are cooking, make salsa. In a chopper, add red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and juice from one lime. Pulse to chop into medium chunks.
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Remove stems from strawberries. Chop into small, bite sized pieces.
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In a bowl, add strawberries and honey. Stir. Add onion and pepper mixture. Season with a sprinkle of salt. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
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To serve: top grilled chops with strawberry jalapeño salsa.