Tropical Pork Chops

7UP TROPICAL GLAZED PORK CHOPS from here

4-6 large pork steaks, chops or loin
4 ounces 7UP
3/4 cup apricot pineapple preserves
1 cup brown sugar
8 ounces crushed pineapple juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes



Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Whisk together the 7UP, pineapple, apricot preserves, red pepper flakes and brown sugar.
Generously salt and pepper the pork chops.
Spread a small layer of the glaze on the bottom of the roasting pan.
Lay the pork chops on top and spread the remaining glaze on top and along the sides.
Baste as necessary.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 165-170 degrees.


Reveiw: These tasted great and where simple to prepare. I was worried about the sweet taste of this recipe, but it was just perfect.