Ingredients

  • 12 pork chops
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

Method

  • Rinse and trim pork chops as desired. If they are very thick, you may want to butterfly.
  • Place 4 chops in each of 3 one gallon sized freezer bags.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice,and honey. Pour over chops in bags, dividing evenly.
  • Into each bag, measure 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Close bags and shake and smush around to mix marinade well and coat chops evenly.
  • Reopen bag and push out as much air as possible. Seal tightly. Label bag and place in freezer.
  • To cook chops:.
  • Thaw completely in refrigerator.
  • Remove chops from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Heat grill to medium and grill chops, turning occasionally until a thermometer reads 160 degrees in the thickest part of chop.
  • Remove from grill and serve.