Grilled Pork Loin with Mint Applesauce

Secret Ingredient Series: Mint BONUS!
A companion recipe to one of three recipes featuring a common key ingredient. For this inaugural installment we will be focusing on an oft overlooked herb: Mint. Normally, I am not a huge fan of the pungent herb because it is used too heavily in recipes. Personally, I like a hint of mint. If used correctly, though, it can really add the perfect subtle flavor to a dish!

INGREDIENTS

1.5 Pounds Boneless Pork Loin Chops
1 Preparation Balsamic Thyme 4 Mustard? Sauce
1 Preparation Gala Mint Applesauce

RECIPE

Make one preparation of Balsamic Thyme 4 Mustard? Sauce. Set aside.
NOTE: The recipe for this marinade calls for sweet hot mustard. But, if you don’t have any, just use regular yellow mustard and add a little Prepared Horseradish – which is just what I ended up doing on this one. Worked great!

Rinse and prepare boneless Pork Loin Chops. You can use just about any other type of pork loin or chops, but these suited this dish perfectly.

Place pork into a large zip-lock bag and pour marinade over them. Remove air and zip closed. Be sure to get entire chop covered by the marinade. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Make one preparation of Gala Mint Applesauce. You will want to serve it warm with this dish.

Remove pork chops from marinade bag and place on the preheated barbeque grill. Be sure not over-cook them or they dry out and get tough. About 8-10 minutes of total covered-grilling time should do the trick on a 1″ thick boneless chop.

When done, let chop sit a couple minutes before slicing and serving over rice pilaf and the applesauce. Add some sauteed veggies, and enjoy!

Prep Time = 30 Minutes
Marinating Time = 1+ Hours
Cooking Time = 10 Minutes
Serves 4

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