Mike Ditka’s Official Tailgater’s Pork Chops

This recipe was developed by Chef Tom Kenny of Mike Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago. A favorite pork chop recipe for tailgating of the legendary coach of Da Bears and the New Orleans Saints and 5-time Pro Bowler.

Prep: 10 min | Marinate: 24 hr | Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

• 8 (1 inch thick) pork rib chops
• 4 cups orange juice
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, honey and cayenne pepper. Mix together with a whisk.
2. Pour over pork chops and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
3. Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade.
4. Season pork with salt and pepper and grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 164 calories Protein: 21g Fat: 6g Sodium: 848mg Cholesterol: 51mg Saturated Fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 11g Fiber: 0g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board