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Lemonade Pork Chops

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July 3, 2019

I was watching Diners, Drive-ins & Dives and saw this recipe for Lemonade Pork Chops. It's a very interesting recipe, but it got RAVE reviews. These pork chops are great: tender, tangy, and delicious.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

3 large lemons, cut in eighths

⅔ cup sugar

2½ cups water

1 cup ketchup

⅓ cup brown sugar

½ cup soy sauce

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

1 small onion, finely chopped 
1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon ginger

½ teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon thyme

6 pork chops

1 cup flour, for dredging

Directions

1In a food processor, combine the lemons (rind & seeds too -- EVERYTHING), sugar and 1 cup water -- process until liquified.

2Strain the mixture.

3Place the lemon mixture and remaining ingredients, (except the chops & the flour) in a large stainless steel saucepan.

4Simmer for 1 hour on medium, stirring often, being careful not to burn.

5Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

6Preheat oven to 325° F.

7Dredge chops in the seasoned flour.

8Brown chops in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.

9Place chops in roaster and pour lemonade sauce over.

10Cover roaster and place in oven.

11Cook for 1½ hours or until tender.

Recipe from the Food Network Show: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Episode: Surf 'n Turf
Less, Jeff Paine, owner Gold N' Silver Inn, Reno, NV

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