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Aug
2019

Garlic Butter Pork Chops

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Garlic Butter Pork Chops are a simple (20 minute) main dish, made by pan-searing chops, then finishing them in the oven, covered in a savory sauce!
Garlic Butter Pork Chops are a simple (20 minute) main dish, made by pan-searing chops, then finishing them in the oven, covered in a savory sauce!

My mom used to make fried pork chops for our family when I was growing up. They were nothing fancy, because she just coated them in flour, seasoned with salt and pepper and fried them in oil. They tasted okay, but were just kind of “plain”!

Now that I’m MUCH OLDER and am the one cooking, I find great delight in finding recipes for OTHER ways to cook pork chops!

Recently I found a recipe for garlic butter pork chops online, and decided to give it a try. You can use bone-in OR boneless chops for this recipe. This recipe is SUPER SIMPLE to make (in hardly any time at all – 20 minutes), and tastes great!

The three ingredient sauce that covers the cooked chops while they bake imparts a lot of flavor, and my husband and I enjoyed this dish. Here’s how to make it!

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Prep The Pork Chops

Preheat your oven to 375° F.  Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels (I used boneless chops). Lightly season (to your taste) with salt and pepper, on both sides of the meat.

Set the chops aside for a moment while you make the butter garlic sauce.

Boneless pork chops are patted dry with paper towels before seasoning is added.

Making The Butter Garlic Sauce Is A Cinch!

Making the butter garlic sauce for the pork chops is ridiculously EASY! Melt butter and then stir in minced garlic and fresh, chopped thyme leaves.

That’s it… see how easy it is? Set the sauce aside, once blended. This garlic butter sauce will go on the pork chops right before they are baked.

Melted butter, garlic and thyme are combined to make the simple sauce for the meat.

Pan-Sear The Pork Chops

To lightly brown the chops, they must be pan-seared before baking. It’s easy, too! Heat a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. I like using my old faithful cast iron skillet for this, but any non-stick skillet will do!

Heat the oil on medium-high heat until really hot, but not smoking. Carefully place the pork into the hot skillet. It should sizzle when the meat hits the oil!

Don’t move the pork chops once they go into the pan, to ensure a good sear! Sear the pork chops until golden brown on the bottom. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Turn the pork chops over and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes. Both sides of the pork chops should now have a golden brown “crust” on them.

Seasoned chops are pan-seared in olive oil in a hot skillet.Pork chops are turned to cook other side after turning golden brown.

Bake The Garlic Butter Pork Chops

You can keep the browned pork chops in the same skillet, if it is oven-safe, OR you can place them in an oven-safe baking dish.

Give the garlic butter sauce a stir, and then pour all of it over the top of the chops. In the second photo below, you can see all that yummy minced garlic on the pork chops!

The butter sauce is poured over the top of the chops in a baking pan.Garlic butter pork chops are now ready to bake!

Bake The Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Bake the garlic butter pork chops in a preheated oven at 375° F. for about 10-12 minutes. Your cooking time might vary slightly, because it will depend on the thickness of the pork chops you are using.

The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145° F. Remove the meat from the oven, once done, and let it sit for a couple minutes before serving. This helps the juices inside redistribute through the meat.

Meat is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 145° F.

Time To Serve The Garlic Butter Pork Chops!

Now it is time to serve this dish! Transfer the pork chops to serving plates. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top; garnish with fresh thyme sprigs (if desired), and serve!

Hope you enjoy these garlic butter pork chops! We enjoyed them, served with fresh cold watermelon slices and corn on the cob! It was a great summer meal!

Garlic butter pork chops, served with corn and watermelon on the side.Fresh thyme sprigs garnish the finished garlic butter pork chops.

Thanks for stopping by the ol’ blog today! I appreciate your time, and hope you have the opportunity to make these yummy (and EASY) pork chops for those you love. Have a wonderful day!

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Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Garlic Butter Pork Chops are a simple (20 minute) main dish, made by pan-searing chops, then finishing them in the oven, covered in a savory sauce!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter pork chops
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 441 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 pork chops , boneless or bone-in (approx. 1" thick)
  • salt and pepper , season to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons butter , melted
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped (+ extra sprigs for garnish, if desired)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.  Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Lightly season (to your taste preference) with salt and pepper, on both sides of the meat. Set chops aside.

  2. Melt butter, and then stir in minced garlic and fresh, chopped thyme leaves. Set the sauce aside once blended together.

  3. Heat olive oil (in a cast iron or non-stick skillet) on medium-high heat until really hot, but not smoking. Carefully place the pork into the hot skillet. It should sizzle when the meat hits the oil! Don't move the pork chops once they go into the pan. Sear pork chops until golden brown on the bottom. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Turn pork chops over and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes. Both sides of the pork chops should have a golden brown "crust" on them.

  4. Place browned pork chops in an oven-safe baking dish, or keep it in the same skillet (if oven safe). Pour all of the butter garlic sauce over the top of the chops. Bake at 375° F. for about 10-12 minutes. The cooking time might vary slightly, because it will depend on the thickness of the pork chops you are using. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145° F. Remove from oven, once done, and let chops sit for a couple minutes before serving, to help juices inside redistribute through the meat. Transfer pork chops to serving plates. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top; garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve!

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 149mg50%
Sodium 267mg12%
Potassium 540mg15%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 866IU17%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Garlic Butter Pork Chops are a simple (20 minute) main dish, made by pan-searing chops, then finishing them in the oven, covered in a savory sauce!


Aug
2019

Traeger BBQ Baby Back Ribs

categories: For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes, Pork, Traeger Grill Recipes
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Make BBQ baby back ribs in “3-2-1” on a pellet grill. Ribs are smoked 3 hours, cooked in foil 2 hours, & grilled with sauce 1 hour! Easy & delicious.
Make BBQ baby back ribs in "3-2-1" on a pellet grill. Ribs are smoked 3 hours, cooked in foil 2 hours, & grilled with sauce 1 hour! Easy & delicious.

This recipe for BBQ baby back ribs is fairly easy, especially with it’s easy to remember 3-2-1 game plan! My husband and I enjoyed these delicious ribs last month which were smoked, then cooked on our Traeger grill, and decided to share this recipe (also from Traeger) here on the blog.

Summer evenings and hot temperatures seem to pair very nicely with bbq ribs that are sloppy with sauce, and tender to the bite! YUM… BBQ baby back ribs are a definite favorite summer food of ours! Here’s how to make 3-2-1 bbq baby back ribs on a Traeger or pellet grill:

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Prepare The Baby Back Ribs For Smoking

The first part of Traeger’s 3-2-1- cooking method is to smoke the ribs for 3 hours, after seasoning them. Make sure to remove the silverskin (thin membrane) from the bone side of the ribs (if your grocery store butcher has not already done so). Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

Two racks of baby back ribs ready for seasoning.

Mix mustard, ¼ cup apple juice, and worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, brush this sauce onto BOTH sides of each rib rack.

Lightly season (to taste) the racks of pork with your favorite pork and poultry rub spice mix. I used my homemade dry rub spice mix (for pork or chicken), and just sprinkled each rack with a decent covering of spice mix.

Simple sauce with mustard and apple juice, etc. is brushed onto both sides of the ribs.

The racks of ribs are lightly seasoned with pork/poultry spice mix.

Step #1- BBQ Baby Back Ribs In The Smoker

Prepare your pellet grill according to manufacturer instructions. For a Traeger, fill the pellet hopper, and turn the temperature gauge to SMOKE. Leave lid open. Once a fire has been established and grill is smoking (about 4-5 minutes), turn the temperature gauge to 180° F. Let the grill preheat for 15 minutes with the lid closed.

Place the racks of bbq baby back ribs directly onto the grill grate, with the meat side facing up. Smoke the ribs for 3 hours, with the lid closed. Once done, transfer ribs off the grill onto a rimmed baking sheet, and take them into kitchen. Turn temperature setting up to to 225° F.

Smoking the baby back ribs on a Traeger grill for 3 hours.Two racks of smoked ribs ready for the next step.

Prepare The Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Now for the next step! Pull off 4 long sheets of heavy duty foil. Put a rack of smoked ribs on top in the middle. Pull up the sides to surround the meat, because you will be adding liquid in a moment. Evenly distribute HALF of the brown sugar on top of the ribs. Drizzle the brown sugar with HALF of the honey, and HALF of the remaining apple juice (¼ cup).

Put another long piece of aluminum foil on top of the ribs, and close up all the foil, crimping the edges, so the packet is securely sealed. You don’t want it to leak! Repeat the process with the other rack of ribs.

Each rib rack is sprinkled with brown sugar, and drizzled with honey and apple juice.BBQ Baby Back Ribs are covered in brown sugar and honey with apple juice in foil.

Step #2- Put Foil-Wrapped BBQ Baby Back Ribs Back On Grill

Place the foil-wrapped racks of ribs back directly onto the grill grate. Close the lid, and cook the ribs for 2 hours at 225° F. After 2 hours have passed, carefully remove the foil off of the ribs. I did this in our kitchen, because there is a lot of juice in the foil packets. Discard the foil. Keep the ribs (just sayin’).

Foil packets with the ribs are cooked on the grill for two hours.After two hours, the foil is removed from the racks of ribs.

Step #3- Grill The BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Okay, now we’re ready for the final step in the 3-2-1 method. Once you’ve discarded the foil, brush your favorite BBQ sauce on both sides of each rack of ribs.

Place the ribs directly on the grill grate, and grill for 1 hour! They sure do look good right about now, right? Toward the end of the grilling time, we added asparagus (another recipe on the blog) to the grill, as well.

The ribs are coated with BBQ sauce, and grilled for one more hour until done!

When done, transfer the bbq baby back ribs to a cutting board. Let them rest for about 5 minutes, then slice between the bones,  and serve!

BBQ Baby Back Ribs are finished cooking, and rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.The BBQ baby back ribs are sliced into individual portions, and are ready to EAT!

Sure hope you enjoy the ribs, cooked 3-2-1 Traeger style! We sure did. It’s an easy to remember method (smoke/braise/grill), and the bbq ribs were delicious! Have a nice day.

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Traeger BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
 

Make BBQ baby back ribs in "3-2-1" on a pellet grill. Ribs are smoked 3 hours, cooked in foil 2 hours, & grilled with sauce 1 hour! Easy & delicious.

Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq baby back ribs
Servings: 6 people
Calories Per Serving: 653 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • ⅓ cup yellow mustard
  • ½ cup apple juice divided use
  • 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • Pork and Poultry Spice Rub (or homemade, to taste)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
  • ⅓ cup honey (warmed)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Prepare your pellet grill according to manufacturer instructions. For a Traeger, fill the pellet hopper, and turn the temperature gauge to SMOKE. Leave lid open. Once a fire has been established and grill is smoking (about 4-5 minutes), turn the temperature gauge to 180° F. Let the grill preheat for 15 minutes with the lid closed.

  2. Step #1- BBQ Baby Back Ribs In The Smoker: Remove silverskin from ribs (if your grocery store butcher has not already done so). Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Mix mustard, ¼ cup apple juice, and worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl. Brush sauce onto BOTH sides of each rib rack. Lightly season (to taste) the ribs with your favorite pork and poultry rub spice mix. I used my homemade dry rub spice mix . Place racks of ribs directly onto the grill grate, with meat side facing up. Smoke ribs for 3 hours, with the lid closed. Once done, transfer ribs off of grill onto a rimmed baking sheet. Close lid. Turn temperature setting up to to 225° F.

  3. Step #2- For each rack: Pull off 4 long sheets of heavy duty foil. Stack them on top of each other. Put one rack of smoked ribs on top in the middle. Pull up the sides to surround the meat, because you will be adding liquid. Evenly distribute HALF of the brown sugar on top of the ribs. Drizzle with HALF of the honey, and remaining ¼ cup of apple juice. Put another long piece of aluminum foil on top of the ribs, and tightly close up foil, crimping the edges, so the packet is securely sealed. You don't want it to leak! Repeat the process with the other rack of ribs. Place foil-wrapped ribs back directly onto grill grate. Close lid, and cook ribs for 2 hours at 225° F. After 2 hours, carefully remove foil off of the ribs. Do this in your kitchen, because there is a lot of juice in the foil. Discard foil.

  4. Step #3- Brush your favorite BBQ sauce onto both sides of each rack of ribs. Place the ribs directly on the grill grate, and cook for 1 hour! When done, remove ribs from grill; let meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation was based on 1/2 rack per serving (total of 4 servings). If you serve 6 with this recipe, the caloric calculation per serving comes out to approximately 653 calories per serving. These are best estimates, because the weight of each rack of ribs will vary, as well as the type of BBQ sauce used.

Nutrition Facts
Traeger BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 rack))
Calories 653 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 130mg43%
Sodium 845mg37%
Potassium 674mg19%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 51g57%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 158IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make BBQ baby back ribs in "3-2-1" on a pellet grill. Ribs are smoked 3 hours, cooked in foil 2 hours, & grilled with sauce 1 hour! Easy & delicious.


Jul
2019

Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks

categories: Beef, For The BBQ Grill, Traeger Grill Recipes
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Use a Traeger, pellet smoker or BBQ to make delicious Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks. An easy, flavorful spice rub coats the smoked, then grilled steaks.
Use a Traeger, pellet smoker or BBQ to make delicious Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks. An easy, flavorful spice rub coats the smoked, then grilled steaks.

We really enjoyed these delicious smoked chili rib eye steaks recently! Thick juicy steaks are coated in a spice mixture, and the meat is refrigerated for several hours to let the flavors permeate fully!

Once the steaks are ready, they are first “smoked” on a pellet grill (we used our Traeger), and then cooked over high heat until perfectly done!

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Can I Still Make These Steaks If I Don’t Have a Smoker Grill?

The simple answer is YES! They will not have the depth of smoky flavor that “smoking” the meat with wood pellets will have, but they’re gonna still taste great! The’re going to taste wonderful because of the chili garlic seasoning mixture that coats the meat!

Make The Spice “Rub” For The Steaks

This spice “rub” or “paste” is very simple to make, and packs a lot of flavor onto the steaks. The ingredients are chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, and garlic.

These ingredients plus garlic make the spice rub for the rib eyes.

Mash the minced garlic into the salt in a bowl, until they form a paste like mixture. It’s easy to do, using a fork! Stir in the remaining ingredients until they are fully incorporated. The finished mix will be the consistency of a thin chili sauce.

Minced garlic and salt are mashed together to form a paste.Ingredients are mixed together to form a chili-based sauce rub for the steaks.

Prepare The Steaks And Refrigerate

Brush the chili spice paste mixture over all sides of the steaks. I found using a pastry brush very easy, but you can certainly use your (clean) hands, if desired.

A pastry brush applies the chili rub to the rib eye steaks.

Once all four rib eyes are fully coated with the chili spice mixture, cover, and let them “chill” in the refrigerator for 4 hours. This lets the flavors really permeate the meat. NOTE: The seasoned steaks can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking.

After the spice rub is applied, the steaks are refrigerated for 4 hours.

Using A Propane or Briquette BBQ Grill?

If using a propane or briquette BBQ, when you are ready to grill the steaks, prepare the grill, according to manufacturer instructions. When grilling the steaks (without smoking them), put the seasoned, marinated steaks on, and grill them to your preferred done-ness.

Time To Put the Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks On The Smoker!

If using a Traeger grill or other pellet smoker, turn the heat setting to SMOKE, and let the fire get established with the lid open. This usually takes 4-5 minutes. Once the fire is established and the grill is smoking, turn the temperature setting to 225° F, and close the lid. Let the grill preheat for 10-15 minutes, until temperature has been reached.

Place the steaks on the grill, and smoke them, (with lid closed) at 225° for 45 minutes, or until a probe inserted into the steak reaches an internal temperature of 120°.

Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks are smoked for 45 minutes on grill.

When the meat reaches an internal temperature of 120°, remove the steaks from grill. Cover them with foil and keep them warm. See where the temperature probe was in the steak, below?

The smoked chili rib eye steaks are removed to rest while grill is turned up to high grilling temp.

Time To GRILL The Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks!

Turn the temperature setting up to High (450° F), and preheat grill with the lid closed until it reaches temperature in about 10 minutes.

Return the smoked chili rib eye steaks back onto the grill. Insert a temperature probe back into one of the steaks. Cook until desired done-ness has been reached, turning them once. Cooking times will vary, depending on the type of grill you are using, hot spots, etc.  Remember that the temperature will continue to rise a bit after taking the steaks off the grill.

How Long Should I Grill The Steaks?

Grill 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip and finish grilling the other side until temperature is reached. Here are the “recommended” benchmarks:

  • Rare Steaks: Take off grill at 130-135°. Final temp.= anywhere between 130° -140°.
  • Medium-rare steaks:  Take off grill between 135-140° F. Final temp. = 145°.
  • Medium steaks: Take off grill at 155°. Final temp. = 160° F.
  • Well done: Take off grill at 165°. Final temp. = 170°.

Let the smoked chili rib eye steaks rest for about 4-5 minutes after removing them from the grill to let juices redistribute inside the meat. Serve, and enjoy!

Smoked chili rib eye steaks are grilled on high temps after resting, to finish!

The smoked chili rib eye steaks turned out wonderfully, and flavor permeated the meat! These steaks are not too spicy! When my husband cut into his medium-rare steak, he said it was cooked perfectly! Hooray! Hope you will give this delicious recipe a try!

If you’re looking for another steak recipe that is NOT cooked on a pellet grill, check out my quick and simple recipe for Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites! They’re delicious, too! Have a great day.

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You can find all of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have several Traeger grill recipes, including:

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Original recipe source: https://www.traegergrills.com/recipes/beef/chili-rib-eye-steaks

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Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Marinating Time (inactive)
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs
 

Use a Traeger, pellet smoker or BBQ to make delicious Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks. An easy, flavorful spice rub coats the smoked, then grilled steaks.

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoked chili rib eye steaks
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 677 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 4 rib eye steaks (10-12 ounces each)
  • 2 cloves garlic (large cloves) , minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Make Spice Mixture:

  1. Place minced garlic and salt in a small bowl. Mash minced garlic into salt with a fork, until it forms a paste like mixture. Add the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, olive oil, and worcestershire sauce. Stir well, to combine. Use a pastry brush (or clean hands) to fully cover all sides of the steaks with the spice mixture. Cover the steaks, and let them "chill" in the refrigerator for 4 hours. This lets the flavors permeate the meat. NOTE: If making ahead of time, the seasoned steaks can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking.

Using A Propane Or Briquette BBQ:

  1. Remove seasoned steaks from refrigerator about 15 minutes before grilling. When ready to cook the steaks, prepare your grill, according to manufacturer instructions. Put the seasoned, steaks on, and cook them to your preferred done-ness.

Using A Traeger Grill Or Other Pellet Smoker To Smoke, Then Grill:

  1. Remove steaks from refrigerator while preheating grill. Turn the heat setting to SMOKE, and let the fire get established with the lid open. This usually takes 4-5 minutes. Once fire is established and the grill is smoking, turn temperature setting to 225° F, close the lid, and let the grill preheat for 10-15 minutes, until temperature has been reached. Place steaks on the grill, and smoke them, (with lid closed) at 225° for 45 minutes, or until a probe inserted into the steak reaches an internal temperature of 120°. Remove the steaks from grill. Cover with foil and keep them warm.

  2. Turn temperature setting up to HIGH (450° F), and preheat grill (lid closed) until it reaches temperature ( about 10 minutes). Return steaks to the grill. Insert temperature probe into a steak. Grill 4-5 minutes (lid open) on the first side, then flip and finish grilling the other side until temperature is reached, turning ONCE. Let the steaks rest 4-5 minutes after removing them from the grill to let juices redistribute inside the meat. Remember the temperature will continue to rise a bit after taking the meat off the grill. These are the commonly "recommended" temperatures for grilled steaks:

    Rare: Take off grill at 130-135°. Final temp.= anywhere between 130° -140°.

    Medium-rare:  Take off grill anywhere between 135-140° F. Final temp. = 145°.

    Medium: Take off grill at 155°. Final temp. = 160° F.

    Well done: Take off grill at 165°. Final temp. = 170°.

Nutrition Facts
Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks
Amount Per Serving (1 steak)
Calories 677 Calories from Fat 432
% Daily Value*
Fat 48g74%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Cholesterol 173mg58%
Sodium 879mg38%
Potassium 915mg26%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 58g116%
Vitamin A 1230IU25%
Vitamin C 1.6mg2%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 6.4mg36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Use a Traeger, pellet smoker or BBQ to make delicious Smoked Chili Rib Eye Steaks. An easy, flavorful spice rub coats the smoked, then grilled steaks.


Jul
2019

Baja Fish Tacos (Weight Watchers)

categories: Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern, Seafood
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Baja Fish Tacos are a Weight Watchers dish, with seasoned broiled fish pieces in corn tortillas, topped with a crunchy slaw and creamy taco sauce!
Baja Fish Tacos are a Weight Watchers dish, with seasoned broiled fish pieces in corn tortillas, topped with a crunchy slaw and creamy taco sauce!

Recently I tried a Weight Watchers recipe for baja fish tacos, and was pleasantly surprised! My husband and I both enjoy tacos (of any variety), and this recipe with broiled fish, sounded interesting, so I tried it! Broiling the fish helps cut calories, too, because it’s not fried!

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Low In WW Smart Points

This recipe for baja fish tacos has a fairly long ingredient list (mostly spices), but is actually VERY easy to prepare. Baked fish, is topped with fresh “slaw”, and creamy dressing, and served in warmed corn tortillas.

The recipe makes 8 tacos, serves 4 people ( 2 tacos per serving), and if following the WW Freestyle plan, is 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points per serving.

How To Make Baja Fish Tacos

First things first. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray. The spray will help the broiled fish become crispy on the outside!

A baking sheet is covered with foil, and coated with non-stick baking spray.

Prepare Seasoning Mix And The Fish For Broiling

The seasoning mix for baja fish tacos is really easy to make. Simply place the ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix together. The seasonings include corn flour (masa), salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.

Spices in bowl are combined to make seasoning for the baja fish tacos.

Cut the fish you are using into 2″ pieces. I used rockfish, but you can also use red snapper.  Place the fish, several at a time, into the bowl of seasonings, and toss to coat on all sides.

Place the coated fish pieces onto the sprayed foil on the baking sheet. Leave space between each piece of fish. Continue until all fish pieces are on baking sheet. Set aside, but preheat the broiler on the oven.

Fish is cut into 2" pieces, then tossed in seasoning before broiling.

Make The “Slaw”

In a small bowl, mix together the lettuce (romaine or iceberg), green onions, cherry tomato quarters and cabbage. I used a coleslaw mix for the cabbage, so there are a few carrot shreds in there, also! Set aside.

Topping for the baja fish tacos includes cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions.

Make The Sauce For Baja Fish Tacos

Place plain, lowfat yogurt in a blender. Add fresh squeezed lime juice and the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Blend these until you have a smooth sauce. Set aside.

A baja style sauce is mixed in a blender to put on finished tacos.

Cook The Fish And Warm The Corn Tortillas

Warm The Tortillas: At the same time you are broiling the fish, wrap the corn tortillas in aluminum foil, and put them in the oven. Place them on a rack that is the furthest away from the source of heat.

Right before you put the fish in the oven, give the pieces a light spray on top with cooking spray. This will help the top of the pieces to get crispy, also. Place the baking sheet under the broiler, and cook the fish for about 4 minutes. Remove sheet, and quickly turn each piece of fish over, and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.

The pieces of broiled fish are golden brown and crispy when done cooking.

Assemble The Baja Fish Tacos

When ready to serve baja fish tacos, place the warmed corn tortillas onto the serving plates.  Place 2-3 pieces of the cooked fish onto each tortilla.

Top the fish with some of the slaw mixture, and then top with a couple Tablespoons of the baja sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge, if desired (optional). Repeat until all of the baja fish tacos are ready to eat.

A few pieces of broiled fish are placed in each corn tortilla.

Baja fish tacos are topped with slaw salad and sauce before serving.

Now all that is left to do, is to pick up one of those big ol’ baja fish tacos, get a good grip on it, and take your first bite. YUM! They are delicious!

Time to eat a couple baja fish tacos!

Hope you will take the opportunity to make these delicious baja fish tacos sometime soon. We really enjoyed them! Have a great day.

Looking For More TACO Recipes?

You can find all of my recipes for Mexican food in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A couple other taco recipes you might enjoy include:

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Recipe Adapted From: https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/recipe/baja-style-fish-tacos/5626a5f63d92b3c10eb8a514

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Baja Fish Tacos (Weight Watchers)
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
 

Baja Fish Tacos are a Weight Watchers dish, with seasoned broiled fish pieces in corn tortillas, topped with a crunchy slaw and creamy taco sauce!

Category: Entree-Seafood
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Keyword: baja fish tacos
Servings: 4 (2 tacos per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 332 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound rockfish or red snapper , cut into 2" chunks
  • 8 medium corn tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 sprays cooking spray
For Seasoning Mix:
  • 1/2 cup yellow masa corn flour
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
For Slaw:
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce , outer leaves removed, cut in 1/4" strips
  • 2 stalks green onions (scallions) , thinly sliced
  • 10 small cherry tomatoes , quartered
  • 1/4 cup coleslaw mix OR purple cabbage , shredded
For Baja Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup plain, lowfat yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon canned chipotle peppers , in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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Instructions
PREP WORK:

  1. A) Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray. The spray helps the fish become crispy! B) Place seasoning mix ingredients in medium sized bowl; stir to combine, and set aside. C) In a small bowl, mix together slaw ingredients. Set aside. D) Place plain, lowfat yogurt in a blender. Add fresh squeezed lime juice and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Blend until you have a smooth sauce. Set aside.

Prepare Fish Tacos:

  1. Cut fish into 2" pieces. Place the pieces, several at a time, into the bowl of seasoning mix, and toss to coat fish on all sides. Place the coated fish pieces onto baking sheet. Leave space between each piece. Continue until all pieces are on baking sheet. Set aside, and preheat your oven broiler.

  2. Warm The Tortillas: Wrap corn tortillas in aluminum foil, and put them in the oven to warm while you are broiling the fish. Place them on a rack that is the furthest away from the source of heat.

    Right before you put the fish in the oven, give fish a light spray on top with cooking spray. This helps top of the pieces get crispy, also. Place baking sheet under the broiler, and cook fish for about 3-4 minutes. Remove sheet, and quickly turn each piece of fish over, and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. When done, remove fish and warmed tortillas from oven.

  3. When ready to serve, place warmed corn tortillas onto serving plates.  Place 2-3 pieces of broiled fish onto each tortilla. Top the fish with some slaw mixture, and then top with a couple Tablespoons of baja sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, if desired. Repeat until all of the tacos are ready to eat. Serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Optional garnish: sprigs of fresh cilantro and lime wedge.
One serving = 2 tacos. For those following the Weight Watchers freestyle program, the total point value for 2 tacos (prepared as written) is 6 Smart Points.

Nutrition Facts
Baja Fish Tacos (Weight Watchers)
Amount Per Serving (1 2 tacos per serving)
Calories 332 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 736mg32%
Potassium 895mg26%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 2775IU56%
Vitamin C 19.4mg24%
Calcium 199mg20%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jun
2019

Chicken Sausage and Spinach Pasta

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes, Pasta
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Chicken sausage and spinach pasta is an easily made dish, flavored with seasoned chicken sausages, fresh spinach, onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese!
Chicken sausage and spinach pasta is an easily made dish, flavored with seasoned chicken sausages, fresh spinach, onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese!

Do you enjoy cooking with chicken sausages? I’ve come to enjoy the variety of flavors available, and the reduced calories over the past year. Recently I came up with this simple recipe for chicken sausage and spinach pasta, and want to share it here on the ol’ blog!

The recipe in itself is very easy to make. Basically, chicken sausage links are cooked, pasta shells are cooked, and baby spinach, onions, and garlic are cooked. Combine them, along with Parmesan cheese, butter, and light seasoning, and you’ve got yourself a great tasting meal! Here’s how to make this dish:

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Cook The Chicken Sausages

Seen below are the chicken sausages I used. You can use any variety you enjoy, but this time we had this meal with Roasted Garlic & Gruyere Cheese links. YUM!

Cook the sausages per package directions. For this brand, I cook the sausages in a cup of water for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, until the water has cooked away. Cook the sausages for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.

After cooking, let the chicken sausages rest for 5 minutes, then slice them in 1/2″ rounds, and set aside. Do not clean out the skillet (you will use it to cook spinach later).

The chicken sausages are cooked according to package instructions.

Cook The Pasta Shells

Cook the small pasta shells in boiling water until done. Follow package instructions for length of time (about 9-11 minutes usually). Once pasta is finished cooking, drain, reserve the cooking water, and keep the shells warm. IMPORTANT: Do not pour out the starchy water from the pasta. You will need some later!

Pasta shells are cooked to add to this dish.

Cook The Spinach, Onions and Garlic

Cook the chopped onion in the same skillet (with any leftover sausage “grease”) used to cook the sausages. If there was no “grease” leftover, simply add just a tiny bit of oil (1/2 teaspoon or so). Continue to cook the onions on medium heat, for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.

Add the baby spinach one handful at a time to the skillet. Continue to cook as the spinach wilts down. Once the spinach has cooked down, add more spinach, and continue until all spinach is in skillet. Season the spinach with salt and pepper, to taste.

Add the minced garlic, and cook for an additional minute or two, stirring often to prevent the garlic from burning. It is done when all of the spinach has cooked down considerably.

Spinach, onions and garlic cooking for the pasta dish.

Finish The Chicken Sausage and Spinach Pasta

Place the chicken sausages back into the skillet, and gently toss to mix the ingredients. Add the Parmesan cheese, and toss gently to combine.

Cook on medium heat, and then add the drained pasta to the skillet. Pour in 1/4 cup of the reserved starchy water (from the pasta), and the butter. Toss the chicken sausage and spinach pasta together. Stirring often, continue to cook the chicken sausage and spinach pasta until the water has been absorbed into the pasta, butter has melted, and the dish is heated through.

Cooked chicken sausage slices are added to the skillet with the spinach.

The chicken sausage and spinach pasta is almost ready!

The Chicken Sausage And Spinach Pasta Is Ready To Eat!

Once all the starchy water has been absorbed and the dish is heated through, the chicken sausage and spinach pasta is ready to serve! Taste test the pasta, and add additional salt and pepper, to suit your taste buds.

Dish up the portions onto serving plates, and if you want, sprinkle the top with additional finely grated Parmesan cheese!

Chicken sausage and spinach pasta, on a plate with roasted veggies.

Each portion of chicken sausage and spinach pasta is sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

I really hope you enjoy this dish! We really did, and trust you will, too. If you enjoy chicken sausages, be sure to check out my recipe for Sausage, Spinach & Veggie Skillet!

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, God bless you, and have a wonderful day.

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Chicken Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Chicken sausage and spinach pasta is an easily made dish, flavored with seasoned chicken sausages, fresh spinach, onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken sausage and spinach pasta
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 326 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 4 links chicken sausage
  • 1 cup pasta shells (small) , uncooked
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • Salt and Pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup starch water (from cooking pasta)
  • Additional Parmesan cheese for garnish , optional
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Instructions

  1. Cook chicken sausages per package directions. After cooking, let sausages rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2" rounds, and set aside. Do not clean out skillet (you will use it to cook spinach later).

  2. Cook pasta shells in boiling water, following package instructions for length of time (about 9-11 minutes usually). Once pasta's done, drain, reserve cooking water, and keep shells warm. IMPORTANT!: Do not pour out the starchy water from the pasta. You will need some later!

  3. Cook chopped onion in the same skillet (with any leftover sausage "grease") used to cook sausages. If there is no "grease" leftover, simply add just a tiny bit of oil. Continue to cook the onions on medium heat, for 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Add baby spinach (one handful at a time) to skillet. Continue to cook as spinach wilts down. Once spinach has cooked down, add more spinach, and continue until all spinach is in skillet. Season spinach with salt and pepper, to taste. Add minced garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to prevent garlic from burning. It is done when all spinach has cooked down considerably.

  4. Place chicken sausage slices back into skillet, and gently toss to mix with spinach. Add Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine. Add drained pasta to skillet. Pour in 1/4 cup of the reserved starchy water (from the pasta), and butter. Stirring often, continue to cook until the water has been absorbed into the pasta, butter has melted, and the dish is heated through.

  5. Taste test pasta, and add additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Dish up portions onto serving plates, and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 326 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 1010mg44%
Potassium 196mg6%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 2550IU51%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Chicken sausage and spinach pasta is an easily made dish, flavored with seasoned chicken sausages, fresh spinach, onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese!


Jun
2019

Skillet Glazed Pork Chops

categories: Main Dishes, Pork
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Delicious Skillet Glazed Pork Chops (boneless or bone-in) are covered in a simple, four ingredient glaze, and take only 25 minutes to prepare!
Delicious Skillet Glazed Pork Chops (boneless or bone-in) are covered in a simple, four ingredient glaze, and take only 25 minutes to prepare!

If you enjoy pork chops, then I’m thrilled to share with you this incredibly simple and delicious recipe for skillet glazed pork chops today! I found the recipe in one of my cookbooks, and decided to try it out! Sure am glad that I did! The recipe can be used with bone in OR boneless thick pork chops, so it is very versatile!

Lightly seasoned pork chops are pan-seared in a skillet in a teensy tiny bit of oil, and then removed from the pan once done. A very easy 4 ingredient glaze is then prepared in the same skillet, then the pork chops are added back in and coated with the glaze. That’s it!

The end result is a absolutely delicious quick dinner in under half an hour! Here’s how to make skillet glazed pork chops.

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Mix the Ingredients For The Pork Chop Glaze

The sauce/glaze is super easy to make! Measure out pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and chopped fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl. TIP: If you don’t have access to fresh thyme, you can substitute dried thyme. Mix the glaze ingredients well (with a whisk or fork), until fully blended. Set the sauce aside.

Only 4 ingredients needed to make the glaze: maple syrup, dijon, cider vinegar and thyme.

The glaze for the pork chops is whisked together in a small bowl.

Use a sharp knife to cut through the fat layer and silverskin on the outside of the chops, at  2″ intervals. This will help the chops to not curl up and buckle too much when pan-searing them. Lightly season the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Pork chops are seasoned with salt and pepper, and fat is sliced through on outside of each one.

Cooking The Skillet Glazed Pork Chops

Heat one teaspoon of vegetable oil in a 9-10″ skillet. Heat the oil on medium-high heat until really hot, but just barely smoking. Carefully place both pork chops in the skillet. You should hear them sizzle a bit when they hit the skillet.

Pan-sear the pork chops on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip the chops to the other side. Turn the heat down to medium, and continue to cook the skillet glazed pork chops until they register 145° F. on a meat thermometer. This will usually take between 5-10 minutes.

Remove Pork Chops From Skillet When Done

Once done, remove the pork chops from the skillet. Place them on a plate, and cover them with aluminum foil, to keep them warm while you cook the glaze. NOTE: Do not clean the skillet after removing pork chops. Leave any remaining grease in the pan.

Pork chops are pan-seared in a skillet before adding the glaze.

Cook The Glaze For the Pork Chops

Give the reserved sauce a quick whisk, then pour it into the skillet. Turn the heat back up to medium, and bring the sauce to a simmer, scraping up any leftover pork brown bits left on the bottom of skillet. These will add flavor to the sauce!

Once the sauce has begun simmering, continue to cook until the sauce becomes more a syrupy glaze consistency. This should take only 2-3 minutes, and the glaze will thicken and reduce in volume a bit.

The glaze for the pork chops is cooked in the skillet until syrupy.

Place the pork chops back into the skillet with the glaze. Pour any juices that accumulated on the plate with the pork chops back into the skillet, as well. Continue to cook the skillet glazed pork chops, turning them over in the glaze. Spoon excess glaze over the top of the chops, to completely coat them with the sticky sauce.

Skillet Glazed Pork Chops finish cooking in the thickened glaze.

Serve The Skillet Glazed Pork Chops

After the skillet glazed pork chops have continued to cook for a couple minutes, they are done, and are ready to serve! If checking the internal temperature, pork should reach 145-160 degrees to be cooked adequately.

Transfer the pork chops to serving plates, and spoon any leftover glaze over the tops of each piece of meat. Serve with side dishes you enjoy. We enjoyed these pork chops with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes! Enjoy!

The finished pork chops are served with glaze spooned over the top of each piece.One of the skillet glazed pork chops, served with mashed potatoes and assorted veggies.

I really hope you enjoy this easy recipe for skillet glazed pork chops! My hope is you will be pleasantly surprised at the wonderful sauce that perfectly compliments the pork!  Have a wonderful day, and may God bless you today in all you undertake.

Looking For More PORK CHOP Recipes?

You can find all of my pork chop recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A few family favorites include:

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Original Recipe Source: One of my cookbooks, titled: “The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook”, from the editors at America’s Test Kitchen, published 2014, page 147

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Skillet Glazed Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Delicious Skillet Glazed Pork Chops (boneless or bone-in) are covered in a simple, four ingredient glaze, and take only 25 minutes to prepare!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: skillet glazed pork chops
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 324 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 5-6 ounce pork chops (about 3/4" thick) , bone in OR boneless
  • salt & pepper , to season pork (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For Glaze:
  • 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves , can substitute 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
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Instructions

  1. Measure out pure maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and chopped thyme leaves in a small bowl. Mix the glaze ingredients well (with a whisk or fork), until fully blended. Set aside.

  2. Use a sharp knife to cut through fat layer and silverskin on the outside of the chops, at 2" intervals. This will help chops to not curl up and buckle too much when pan-searing them. Lightly season pork chops with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a 9-10" skillet on medium-high heat until really hot, but just barely smoking. Carefully place pork chops in skillet. You should hear them sizzle when they hit the skillet. Pan-sear pork chops on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip the chops to the other side. Turn heat down to medium, and continue to cook until they register 145° F. on a meat thermometer. This usually takes between 5-10 minutes. Once done, remove the pork chops from skillet. Place them on a plate, and cover them with aluminum foil, to keep them warm while you cook the glaze. NOTE: Do not clean the skillet after removing pork chops... leave any remaining grease or browned bits in the pan, to cook with the sauce.

  4. Give sauce a quick whisk, then pour it into skillet. Turn heat back to medium; bring sauce to a simmer, scraping up any pork brown bits left on the bottom of skillet. These will add flavor to the sauce! Once sauce has begun simmering, continue to cook until it becomes more of a syrupy consistency. This should take 2-3 minutes; glaze will thicken/reduce in volume a bit. Place pork chops back into skillet with glaze, along with any accumulated juices. Continue to cook pork chops for 1-2 minutes, turning them over in the glaze. Spoon excess glaze on top of the chops, to completely coat. Transfer pork chops to serving plates, and spoon any leftover glaze over the tops of each piece. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Skillet Glazed Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 114mg5%
Potassium 596mg17%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Delicious Skillet Glazed Pork Chops (boneless or bone-in) are covered in a simple, four ingredient glaze, and take only 25 minutes to prepare!


Jun
2019

Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish

categories: Main Dishes, Seafood
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Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish is an EASY pan-seared Weight Watchers entree (2 SP). Delicious, simple, gluten free, and ready to eat in under 20 minutes!
Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish is an EASY pan-seared Weight Watchers entree. Delicious, simple, gluten free, and ready to eat in under 20 minutes!

Over the past couple of years, my husband and I have been trying to eat more seafood. One of the types of fish we have really enjoyed is rockfish, also known as Pacific Snapper.

Rockfish is typically found in the waters off the West Coast (CA, OR, WA and British Columbia), and it has a mild flavor and flaky texture. I’ve enjoyed using it in a couple of my recipes previously (see links below).

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How I Found This Recipe

As you may or may not know, I have been collecting cookbooks for over 40 years now. I LOVE to randomly look through cookbooks, seeking out interesting recipes to try! THIS is one of those recipes! Guess what? It’s from a Weight Watchers cookbook! Even if you are not watching your calories, you will love the flavors in this completely easy, low calorie seafood dish!

I found the recipe for cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish in a Weight Watchers Freestyle Cookbook I got last year. It is only 2 smart points per serving, if following a WW Freestyle plan! The original recipe uses tilapia, but I wanted to try it with the rockfish fillets I had in the freezer, so I did! We loved it!

How To Make Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish

The first step is to mix together the spice mixture for the rockfish. Place cornmeal and the seasonings onto a large sheet of wax paper, and mix together.

The spices which are added to the cornmeal are smoked sweet paprika, black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, brown sugar, and dried thyme. Once the ingredients are combined, spread the spice mixture out on the wax paper or work surface.

Spices are added to cornmeal to season the crust on the rockfish.

The spice mixture is spread out to dip the rockfish in.

Gently pat dry the fish using paper towels. FYI: There will be varying sizes of rockfish fillets, and because it was only my husband and I eating, I used three very small pieces of fish.

The recipe as written serves 4, and there will be enough spice mix to coat 4 decent sized pieces of fish.

Rockfish fillets are patted dry before rolling them in cornmeal spice mixture.

Dredge each piece of fish in the spice mixture, to coat all sides well. Use your fingers to press the seasonings onto the fish until it adheres to the surface. Set the coated piece of fish aside onto a plate, and continue with next piece, until all fish has been covered with spice/cornmeal mix.

The cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish fillets are now ready to cook.

Cook The Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet, on medium-high heat. Once oil is very hot, add the cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish. Lightly spray the top surface of the fish with non-stick spray.

Cook the fish about 4 minutes, until the underside is deeply browned. Carefully turn each piece of cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish over to the other side, and continue cooking for approximately 4 more minutes. The cornmeal spice coating will crisp up as the fish cooks, and make a wonderfully seasoned outside “crust” on the fillets. This is a GOOD thing!

The cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish fillets are cooked in canola oil in a skillet.

After fish cooks on one side, each fillet is flipped to cook the other side.

Once the fish is cooked, transfer each piece to a dinner plate, and serve with your choice of side dishes! That’s it… now you’re ready to eat this delicious cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish! YAY! See how EASY it was to make this dish?

Serve The Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish

I served our cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish with a side of steamed rice (for my hubby), petite green peas, and my easy to make Southwestern Black Bean Salad (minus the avocadoes).

The fish is garnished with lemon wedges, which we squeezed over the fish before eating. That little extra zing of flavor made this dish even more delicious!

Lemon wedges garnish the finished cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish, served with rice and veggies.

We REALLY enjoyed this seafood dish, and I truly hope it has interested you enough to give it a try! This seafood dish is easy to make, is incredibly low calorie, cooks in no time at all, and tastes wonderful! Hope you’ll try it! Have a great day.

Looking For More Recipes Using ROCKFISH?

You can find all of my seafood recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A couple delicious recipes that use rockfish include:

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Original Recipe source: “The Essential WW Freestyle Cookbook”, published by Weight Watchers International, Inc., copyright 2018, page 84

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Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
 

Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish is an EASY pan-seared Weight Watchers entree. Delicious, simple, gluten free, and ready to eat in under 20 minutes!

Category: Entree-Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 167 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 4 rockfish fillets (approx. 4-5 ounces each)
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)
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Instructions

  1. Place cornmeal and the seasonings onto a large sheet of wax paper, and mix together. Once combined, spread the spice mixture out on the wax paper or work surface.

  2. Gently pat dry the fish using paper towels. Dredge each piece of fish in the spice mixture, to coat all sides well. Use your fingers to press the seasonings onto the fish until it adheres to the surface. Set the coated piece of fish aside onto a plate, and continue with next piece, until all fish has been covered with spice/cornmeal mix.

  3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet, using medium-high heat. Once oil is very hot, add the cornmeal spice-crusted rockfish. Lightly spray the top surface of the fish with non-stick spray. Cook the fish about 4 minutes, until the underside is deeply browned. Carefully turn each piece of fish over to the other side, and continue cooking for approximately 4 more minutes. Once the fish is done transfer each piece to a dinner plate, garnish each piece with lemon wedges, and serve with your choice of side dishes! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

WW Freestyle = 2 Smart Points per serving!

Nutrition Facts
Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish
Amount Per Serving (1 fillet)
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 85mg4%
Potassium 477mg14%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 525IU11%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Cornmeal Spice-Crusted Rockfish is an EASY pan-seared Weight Watchers entree (2 SP). Delicious, simple, gluten free, and ready to eat in under 20 minutes!

 


Jun
2019

Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken

categories: Chicken, For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes
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Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken is delicious and easy to make! Chicken breasts are marinated in sauce, and cooked on a BBQ or indoor grill pan!
Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken is delicious and easy to make! Chicken breasts are marinated in sauce, and cooked on a BBQ or indoor grill pan!

We eat a lot of chicken in our home. It is such a versatile type of food, because it can be fixed in so many different ways, with so many different flavor combos!  Recently I made this delicious, but incredibly SIMPLE recipe for Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken, and wanted to share it here.

This marinade I found in a cookbook was created for flank steak, but I thought it would taste great on chicken, as well, so I tried it! YUM! The recipe is super easy to make, and the end result is deliciously flavored chicken breasts! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated for at least an hour in an easy to make marinade.

After the chicken has marinated, all you do is cook the chicken on a bbq grill or on a griddle pan in the kitchen. EASY PEASY, right? For the photos below, I cooked the marinated chicken on a cast iron grill that was placed directly over a flame on my stove.

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Make The Marinade For The Chicken

Making the marinade is very simple to do. Place grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, vegetable oil, minced green onion (scallions), and minced garlic cloves into a blender. Blend these ingredients for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is fully blended and fairly smooth.

The ingredients for the marinade are placed in a blender.Marinade ingredients for chicken are blended until well combined.

Pour (scraping the blender clean) the marinade into a large re-sealable bag or a shallow container.  Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, and turn to coat them completely with marinade. Seal or cover chicken, and place in refrigerator to marinate for AT LEAST 1 hour. I made mine up in the morning, so it marinated all day!

NOTE: The recipe, as written below in the printable recipe card, makes enough for 4 chicken breasts. As you can see from my photos, I only cooked 2 pieces of chicken, so I cut the marinade amount in half.

Chicken pieces are place in zip loc bag, along with the marinade.The chicken pieces are coated with the marinade, then refrigerated.

Cooking The Marinated Chicken

After marinated chicken has been in the refrigerator for at least an hour (or when you’re ready to cook it), spray a grill (off heat) with non-stick baking spray or brush with vegetable oil generously. Heat grill on medium-high temperature until it’s really hot, but not smoking.

Once the grill is really hot, carefully transfer the marinated chicken to the grill. You should hear it sizzle when it hits the grill. Once you place the chicken on the grill, do not disturb or move it. After about 8-10 minutes, carefully flip the chicken over to the other side.

How Long Do I Cook The Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken?

For THICK chicken breasts: After 8-10 minutes, the bottom of the chicken breast should be nice and golden brown. After you flip the chicken over, set a timer for 8 minutes and check for internal temperature. I used thick breasts and they took 18 minutes total to fully cook.

For THIN chicken breasts: Thin cutlet type chicken breasts will obviously cook a LOT faster than thicker ones (they may only take 3-4 minutes per side).

Marinated chicken is grilled on a hot, well-oiled grill pan.The garlic ginger sesame marinated chicken is turned over halfway through grilling time.

TIP:**Cooking times will vary due to different thicknesses of chicken breasts. Check the internal temperature by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. Chicken is done when the internal temp. is at 165° F.

Two pieces of garlic ginger sesame marinated chicken cooking on indoor grill pan.The meat thermometer says the chicken is fully cooked at 165 degrees F.

Time To Enjoy This Delicious Chicken

Once the marinated chicken has fully cooked, Iet it “rest” for a couple minutes, to let the juices redistribute within the meat. this helps to keep the chicken “juicy”.

We enjoyed this chicken with steamed broccoli, red peppers, and cauliflower, and some rice on the side. The meal was simple, satisfying, and we loved the subtle marinade flavor on the chicken! It tasted delicious!

Flavorful garlic ginger sesame marinated chicken on plate with rice and steamed veggies.

I really hope you will consider trying this recipe for garlic ginger sesame marinated chicken. It’s an easy chicken dish to make, especially if you marinade the chicken early in the day! Hope you enjoy a truly wonderful day.

Looking For More CHICKEN Recipes?

If you’re looking for more chicken recipes, be sure to check them all out in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page (there’s a LOT of them!). A few family favorites include:

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Original source for marinade recipe: Page 501 in “The Complete America’s Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2019”, copyright 2018, published by America’s Test Kitchen.

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Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Marinating Time (minimum)
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 21 mins
 

Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken is delicious and easy to make! Chicken breasts are marinated in sauce, and cooked on a BBQ or indoor grill pan!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: marinated chicken
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 230 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh ginger , finely grated
  • 2 stems green onion , minced
  • 3 Tablespoons garlic cloves , minced
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Instructions

  1. Place grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, vegetable oil, minced green onion (scallions), and minced garlic cloves into a blender. Blend these ingredients for about 30 seconds, or until mixture is fully blended and fairly smooth.

  2. Pour (scraping blender clean) the marinade into a large re-sealable bag or shallow container.  Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, and turn to coat them completely with marinade. Seal bag or cover container, and place in refrigerator to marinate for AT LEAST 1 hour.

  3. After chicken has marinated for at least an hour, spray a grill (off heat) with non-stick baking spray or generously brush with oil. Heat grill on medium-high temperature until really hot, but not smoking. Transfer chicken to the grill. It should sizzle when it hits grill. Once chicken is on grill, do not disturb or move it. After about 8-10 minutes, flip chicken over to the other side. TIP:**Cooking times will vary due to different thicknesses of chicken breasts. Check the internal temperature by inserting a meat thermometer into thickest part of the breast. Chicken is done when internal temp. is 165° F. Remove chicken from grill and let it "rest" for a couple minutes, to let juices redistribute within the meat before serving.

    For THICK chicken breasts: After 8-10 minutes, the bottom of the chicken breast should be nice and golden brown. After you flip the chicken over, set a timer for 8 minutes and check for internal temperature. I used thick breasts and they took 18 minutes total to fully cook.

    For THIN chicken breasts: Thin cutlet type chicken breasts will obviously cook a LOT faster than thicker ones (they may only take 3-4 minutes per side).

  4. Serve... and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Ginger Sesame Marinated Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 133mg6%
Potassium 464mg13%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Vitamin C 3.5mg4%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2019

Classic Tuna Salad

categories: Lunch - Quick and Easy, Main Dish Salads, Main Dishes, Salads, Seafood
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Classic Tuna Salad is a filling, healthy, delicious entree salad that’s Weight Watchers friendly (ZERO points Freestyle), and is ready in 10 minutes!
Classic Tuna Salad is a filling, healthy, delicious entree salad that's Weight Watchers friendly (ZERO points Freestyle), and is ready in 10 minutes!

Do you enjoy tuna salad? We sure do, but typically we enjoy it on sandwiches. My husband likes to add hard boiled eggs and mayo to drained tuna, and that’s about it! Recently I stumbled upon a recipe for classic tuna salad that can be served as a quick lunch or dinner main course, and decided to give it a try! YUM!!!! The entire salad took under 10 minutes to make (including chopping and slicing the veggies). That’s a WIN, in my book.

The tuna salad is so delicious (even as leftovers the next day) I thought I would share it with you today.  This recipe was adapted by a Weight Watchers member from a cookbook recipe she had. Even if you are not following a WW plan, this is a very filling, low calorie and delicious salad.

This recipe for classic tuna salad uses non fat Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to cut out  some fat calories and make it compatible with a Weight Watchers Freestyle eating plan. That small change made this salad have ZERO Freestyle points (for those of you who follow a WW plan and know the over 200 foods that have a zero points value).

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How To Make This Classic Tuna Salad

Truthfully, there is nothing even remotely difficult involved in making this delicious tuna salad.  Simply prep the veggies, by cutting, chopping and slicing. Seen below are the chopped dill pickles, celery, fresh parsley and chives (from our garden), and red onion.

Celery, parsley, red onion, and dill pickles are chopped to add to tuna salad.

Once you’ve “prepped” the veggies, place them in a medium sized bowl with drained albacore tuna, spices, lemon juice, and non fat Greek yogurt.

Tuna, chopped veggies and non-fat Greek yogurt are mixed in bowl.

Combine all the ingredients, adding a little bit more Greek yogurt if necessary, to reach the consistency you prefer. I started with 3 Tablespoons, then added just a smidge more.

All the ingredients for the classic tuna salad are mixed together in bowl.

Here is an up close look at the tuna salad after all ingredients are mixed together.

Time To Enjoy A Classic Tuna Salad

Once everything is combined, you are ready to enjoy this wonderful ZERO point, flavor-packed, classic tuna salad! It is often said you eat with your eyes first, so I served it on a bed of chopped iceberg lettuce, and surrounded this classic tuna salad with a sliced Gala apple! 

The salad LOOKED good served this way, and the crunchy sweetness of the apple tasted GREAT alongside this delicious salad!

Classic tuna salad, on a bed of chopped lettuce, with apple slices on the side.

There you have it! A healthy, and quite filling entree salad that has ZERO Freestyle points if you follow a WW plan. That works for me! Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.  By the way, I had the exact same lunch the very next day, as well! It really is a great tasting lunch or dinner!

The classic tuna salad, with apple slices on the side is a filling, flavor packed meal!

I sure do hope you will consider trying this delicious classic tuna salad recipe! Even if you are not following a Weight Watchers plan, I am confident you will really enjoy this delicious salad. Have a wonderful day!

Looking For More MAIN COURSE SALAD Recipes?

You can find all of my entree salad recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. Here’s a few favorites you might want to check out:

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Recipe Adapted From: The Cookbook “Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat”, by Melissa Joulwan, published by Smudge Publishing. Recipe was adapted by a WW member, then posted in WW connect community.

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Classic Tuna Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Classic Tuna Salad is a filling, healthy, delicious entree salad that's Weight Watchers friendly (ZERO points Freestyle), and is ready in 10 minutes!

Category: Entree/Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic tuna salad
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 143 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 cans albacore tuna (in water) , drained (7 oz. per can)
  • 1/4 cup red onion , finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery , finely diced
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle , finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons chives , finely chopped (fresh or dried)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice , freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 3-4 Tablespoons non fat, plain Greek yogurt
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Instructions

  1. Drain tuna, and cut, chop or slice the veggies.

  2. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl, and stir well, to fully mix all the veggies and spices with the tuna and non-fat Greek yogurt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (can also be eaten immediately).

  3. To serve, place a rounded large scoop on a bed of chopped lettuce, or make into a sandwich, whichever way you want to enjoy this classic tuna salad. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Classic Tuna Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 540mg23%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 460IU9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg9%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here is one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Classic Tuna Salad is a filling, healthy, delicious entree salad that's Weight Watchers friendly (ZERO points Freestyle), and is ready in 10 minutes!

 


May
2019

Rosemary Wine Pork Chops

categories: For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes, Pork, Traeger Grill Recipes
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Rosemary Wine Pork Chops are marinated, boneless thick-cut chops that are grilled on a BBQ or a smoker. They’re tender, juicy & full of flavor!
Rosemary Wine Pork Chops are marinated, boneless thick-cut chops that are grilled on a BBQ or a smoker. They're tender, juicy & full of flavor!

Do you enjoy grilled pork chops? We sure do, and this recipe for rosemary wine pork chops is a real winner! Boneless pork chops marinate in a easy, simple sauce, and then are grilled on a traditional BBQ or a pellet smoker (we grilled them on our Traeger grill).

The recipe is so simple, but yields very tender and flavor-filled pork chops! For us, grilling is especially wonderful as the days get warmer and warmer. I don’t know about you, but we grill outside a LOT in late Spring and summer, to avoid getting our kitchen heated up. Here’s how to make this yummy dish!

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Make The Marinade For The Rosemary Wine Pork Chops

The marinade for the pork chops is super simple to make!  In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine, chopped rosemary, salt and Montreal seasoning. Mix well with a whisk or fork, until all ingredients are fully combined.

NOTE: Measure out a few Tablespoons of the marinade into a separate container and reserve for later. You will use this reserved marinade to brush on the pork chops while they are cooking!

Trim as much fat off the pork chops as you can, and discard (discard the FAT, not the pork chops, ha ha!). Place the pork chops in a zip loc bag.

Marinate The Pork Chops

Pour the marinade for the rosemary wine pork chops into the plastic bag. Seal the bag, and then “smoosh” the bag around with your fingers to coat the pork chops on all sides with the marinade. Once the pork chops are fully coated in the marinade, place the bag into the refrigerator and let the meat marinate for 2 hours (minimum).

After the rosemary wine pork chops have finished marinating, remove the chops from the marinade. Discard the marinade in the bag (do not use it after being exposed to the raw pork). Grab the reserved marinade you set aside earlier. Now you are ready to put these tenderized, marinated pork chops on the bbq grill to cook!

Grilling The Rosemary Wine Pork Chops

Place the pork chops directly onto the grill grate. There is no need to “oil” the grill, because the pork marinade has olive oil in it, which will help to prevent the meat from sticking!

Using a Standard BBQ Grill (propane or briquettes)?

Prepare grill as you normally would. Once briquettes are ready, or grill has pre-heated, place the rosemary wine pork chops directly over heat on the grill grate. Grill, turning once (and occasionally basting with marinade), until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145-160°F. This will take approximately 25-20 minutes.

Using a Traeger or Other Smoker/Pellet Grill?

If using a Traeger grill (we were), follow the normal “start-up” process: let Traeger smoke then ignite (about 5 minutes). When the fire has ignited, set the temperature gauge to 450° F., and let the grill preheat for 10-15 minutes. Once preheated, cook the rosemary wine pork chops for 30 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145-160° F. Baste the pork chops occasionally with the marinade while they cook.

A Real “Traegerpalooza”!

The evening we grilled these delicious pork chops, we cooked quite a few other dishes on our Traeger grill, including roasted turkey breast, hot dogs, and brat sausages (not pictured). I didn’t have to cook dinner for almost a week after this BBQ extravaganza, because we had so much great food to enjoy!

We also cooked Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops and Grilled Asparagus (with lemon and Parmesan), which are shown in the photo below by the rosemary wine pork chops (see arrow).

When they are done, remove the pork chops from the grill, and let them rest for 5 minutes to let the juices inside redistribute throughout the meat. Once you’ve done that, these delicious rosemary wine pork chops are ready to eat!

I really hope you enjoy this recipe for grilled rosemary wine pork chops! The pork is very tender, and the chops are wonderfully flavored! Have a fantastic day!

Looking For Other PORK CHOP Recipes?

You can find all of my pork recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. A few favorite pork chop recipes you might want to check out include:

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Recipe Adapted From: www.traegergrills.com/recipes

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Rosemary Wine Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Marinating (inactive time)
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
 
Rosemary Wine Pork Chops are marinated, boneless thick-cut chops that are grilled on a BBQ or a smoker. They're tender, juicy & full of flavor!
Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rosemary wine pork chops
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 340 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 boneless pork chops (1½" thick) (approx. 4 ounces each)
For Rosemary Wine Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary , chopped
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Montreal seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Make The Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine, chopped rosemary, salt and Montreal seasoning. Mix well with a whisk or fork, until all ingredients are fully combined. NOTE: Measure out a few Tablespoons of marinade into a separate container and reserve for later. You will use this reserved marinade to brush on the pork chops while they are cooking!

  2. Trim as much fat off the pork chops as you can, and discard. Place pork chops in a zip loc bag (or covered container). Pour the marinade over the chops, to cover. Seal the bag, and then "smoosh" the bag around with your fingers to coat the chops on all sides with marinade. Once pork chops are fully coated, place bag (or container) in the refrigerator and let pork marinate for 2 hours (minimum).

  3. After chops have finished marinating, remove the chops from the marinade. Discard the marinade in the bag (do not use it after being exposed to the raw pork). Grab the reserved marinade you set aside earlier, and you're ready to grill!

Using a Traeger or Other Smoker/Pellet Grill?

  1. Prepare grill as you normally would. Once briquettes are ready, or grill has pre-heated, place pork chops directly over heat on the grill grate. Grill, turning once (occasionally basting with marinade), until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145-160°F. This will take approximately 25-20 minutes. When they are done, remove the pork chops from the grill, and let them rest for 5 minutes to let the juices inside redistribute throughout the meat. Serve, and enjoy!

Using a Standard BBQ Grill (propane or briquettes)?

  1. If using a Traeger grill (we were), follow the normal "start-up" process: Let Traeger smoke then ignite uncovered (about 5 minutes). When the fire has ignited, set the temperature gauge to 450° F., and let the grill preheat for 10-15 minutes (covered). Once preheated, cook the rosemary wine pork chops for 30 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145-160° F. Baste pork chops occasionally with reserved marinade while they cook. When they are done, remove the pork chops from the grill, and let them rest for 5 minutes to let the juices inside redistribute throughout the meat. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Rosemary Wine Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 chop)
Calories 340 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 356mg15%
Potassium 518mg15%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Rosemary Wine Pork Chops are marinated, boneless thick-cut chops that are grilled on a BBQ or a smoker. They're tender, juicy & full of flavor!