Grilling Season Has Begun

I just want to get outside and start grilling.

Which got me thinking about our amazing Pork Chops and how they are so great for the grill - seriously, they are thick cuts so they are perfect for grilling! We also wanted to give you a couple recipes to get your chops moving! (ha! see what I did there?) The first two recipes is to use when grilling season finally arrives, and the second recipe is to use in the meantime (and bonus tip is to make two of the last recipe, one for now and one to freeze and have later!)

Honey Soy Grilled Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS

• 6 to 8 Together Farms pork chops
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup organic honey
• 1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• tamari or coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper and place in a large resealable bag.
2. In a small bowl, add soy sauce, oil, honey and white vinegar then whisk them until thoroughly incorporated.
3. Add the prepared honey mixture to the pork chops; seal the bag and marinate for 1 hour. 
4. When ready to cook, preheat the grill.
5. Remove the pork chops from the bag and place on the grill; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the pork chop easily releases from the grill.
6. Flip and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145F to 160F.
7. You can also make these pork chops in a grill pan set over medium-high heat, or a nonstick skillet.
8. Serve!

Lemon Grilled Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS

• 6 Together Farms Pork Chops
• 1/3 cup soy sauce (gluten free if necessary)
• 3 Tbsp lemon pepper seasonings
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl combine water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic and mix well.
2. Add the pork chops to the bowl and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
3. When ready preheat grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. Place pork chops on grill after removing from marinade and letting excess liquid drip off. 
5. Grill the pork chops until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side (or until an inserted thermometer reads 145°F)

Teriyaki Pork Chops II

*This is a slow cooker favorite recipe of our customers! If you don't want to make this recipe yourself you can find the pre-made freezer meal here.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Together Farms Pork Chops (2 lbs)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 T coconut sugar, raw honey, or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• Unrefined sea salt or Himalayan salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

To Freeze and Cook Later: Sprinkle salt and pepper on pork chops if desired, place in a gallon-sized freezer bag. In a small bowl mix the garlic, sweetener, soy sauce, and chicken broth together, add to bag. Place flat in freezer.

To Cook from Frozen: Let thaw overnight in refrigerator. Empty contents into slow cooker and cook on high 4-5 hours or low 6-7 hours.

To Cook Immediately: Sprinkle salt and pepper on pork chops if desired, then place into slow cooker. In a small bowl mix the garlic, sweetener, soy sauce, and chicken broth together, and add to slow cooker. Now cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Are you ready for grilling season? Next week (depending on the weather) we will have an amazing grillin' recipes blog post! Let us know what grilling recipes you want us to share in the comments below!