4 loin pork chops, 1inch thick
Marinade:
1 1/2 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 strips lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 apple, cored and chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon melted butter
Trim any excess fat off pork chops. Arrange chops in baking dish just large enough to hold them. Combine cider, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and zest, sage, apple, scallions, garlic and ginger in mixing bowl and stir until honey is dissolved. Pour marinade over pork and marinate, covered, for at least 2 hours, preferably 6 to 8 hours in refrigerator, turning chops once or twice. Drain the pork chops from the marinade and blot dry. Strain marinade into saucepan and boil until thick and syrupy, 5 to 8 minutes. Whisk in butter and correct seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. Brush the chops on both sides with melted butter and grill until cooked to taste, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Transfer pork to plates or platter and spoon cider glaze on top.
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