> GRILLED MESQUITE PORK CHOPS

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> GRILLED MESQUITE PORK CHOPS

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> Yield: 4 servings

> Source: " The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals "

> Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/76.shtml

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> INGREDIENTS

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> - 1/2 (1.1 ounce) package mesquite marinade mix for the grill

> - 2/3 cup water

> - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

> - 4 (6 ounce) bone-in or boneless pork chops, trimmed of all fat

> - 1 large sweet onion (Walla Walla or Vidalia), cut into

1/4-inch-thick slices

> - Vegetable oil cooking spray

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> DIRECTIONS

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> In a shallow glass or ceramic dish, combine marinade mix,

> water, and oil, and mix well with a fork. Add pork chops and

> onion rings. Turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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> When you are ready to cook, spray a grill rack with cooking spray.

> Preheat a gas grill to medium or prepare a medium-hot fire in a

> charcoal grill, with the rack placed 4 to 6 inches above the heat.

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> Remove pork chops and onion rings from marinade, reserving the

> marinade. Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a

> boil. Place pork chops and onion rings on the grill rack and

> grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is no longer pink

> in the center, turning once and brushing frequently with

> marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

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> Nutritional Information Per Serving (6-ounce pork chop):

> Glycemic Index: (not significant), Glycemic Load: (not significant),

> Calories: 205, Protein: 22 g, Carbohydrate: 1 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g,

> Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 75 mg, Sodium: 256 mg

> Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Lean Meat, 1 Fat

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