Beer-Marinated Pork Chops

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

Ingredients:
4 bone-in pork loin chops or pork rib chops, cut 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 10-12 oz. each)
1 (12 oz.) bottle honey wheat beer
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
4 oz. white cheddar cheese, shredded or blue cheese, crumbled (1 c.)
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Fresh herb sprigs (optional)

Directions:
Place pork chops in a 2 gallon heavy self-sealing plastic bag set in a very large bowl; set aside.  In a small bowl, combine beer, garlic, olive oil, salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper; pour over pork.  Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.  Drain pork chops, discarding marinade.

For charcoal grill, arrange preheated coals around a drip pan.  Check for medium heat above the pan.  Place pork on grill rack over drip pan.  Cover and grill for 35-40 minutes or until done (160 degrees).  (For a gas grill, preheat grill.  Reduce heat to medium.  Adjust for indirect cooking.  Place pork on unheated side of grill rack.  Cover and grill as above.)

Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl stir together cheese, nuts, green onions and remaining pepper.  Spoon mixture over chops.  Cover and grill for 2-3 minutes more or until cheese melts.  Garnish with fresh herbs.

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