Psst: This post is sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards and Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
This week, the #SundaySupper team is all about grilling. And why not? We’re at the height of both summer and grilling season. I know a lot of people like to enjoy a cold beer while they’re working the grill, but me? I’m much more of a wine girl. I generally prefer crisp white wines during the warmer months, like Gallo’s Sweet White Blend, with one exception: if I’m cooking with a full-bodied red, like a Merlot, I want a glass of that red with my dinner, too.
These grilled pork chops are double-trouble when it comes to Merlot. Not only is there wine in the marinade itself, but I also used my strawberry red wine jam in there. The wine really brings out the fruity flavor of the jam-based marinade, and the combination is a great accent for the pork. Serve the pork chops with a glass of Merlot and you’ve got a trifecta on your hands!
Enjoy these pork chops with some grilled veggies as a nice at-home dinner date for two, or double the recipe and invite some friends over for a cookout. Either way, you can’t go wrong. And as a bonus, you won’t be stuck cooking in a hot, stuffy kitchen.
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Strawberry jam adds a bit of sweetness and depth to a wine-balsamic vinegar marinade for grilled pork chops. Serve with your favorite grilled vegetables and a whole grain salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam (I used this strawberry red wine jam )
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pork chops
Instructions
- Whisk together the wine, jam, balsamic, salt and pepper. Place the pork chops in a gallon plastic bag, and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Turn the bag over a few times, so that the pork is completely covered by the marinade.
- Allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat your grill to a medium heat. Grill the pork for about 6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the center of a chop reads 145F. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Check out all the other great recipes my fellow bloggers came up with!
Appetizers:
- Grilled Brie with Tropical Fruit Compote by girlichef
- Grilled Peach Bruschetta by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Salads and Sides:
- Grilled Caesar Salad by Shockingly Delicious
- Grilled Mushrooms with Merlot Reduction by The Messy Baker
Main Dishes:
- Asian Pork Lettuce Cups by Magnolia Days
- BBQ Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches by Momma’s Meals
- Cheddar Merlot Burgers by Curious Cuisiniere
- Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Merlot Sauce by The Weekend Gourmet
- Grilled Hawaiian Sea Salt Tuna Nuggets by Family Foodie
- Grilled Honey Lime Chicken by Alida’s Kitchen
- Grilled Pork Chops with a Strawberry Jam Glaze by Savvy Eats
- Grilled Ribeye with Mushroom Merlot Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Grilled Shrimp Skewers with a Sweet White Blend Marinade by Country Girl in the Village
- Merlot Marinated Flank Steak with Spicy Chimichurri by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Pimento Cheese Stuffed Merlot Burger by Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Shish Kabobs in Red Wine Rosemary Marinade by The Dinner-Mom
- Tandoori-style Lamb Chops by kimchi MOM
Desserts:
- Grilled Apple Crisp by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone by Desserts Required
- Vanilla Ice Cream with Grilled Peaches by Hip Foodie Mom
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Psst: Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.
I’m certain this is a recipe that would get my husband to eat pork chops. Strawberry jam is his favorite jam flavor and so it may just do the trick.
Hope you can win him over with these!
Your strawberry jam glaze sounds delicious!
Thanks Shaina! It is one of our favorites here!
Wow, what a gorgeous, glazed chop!!! Another fabulous Sunday Supper recipe I MUST try!!!
Thanks so much, Liz!
Your chops sound so good! Must try these real soon!
love the strawberry jam glaze . . so inventive!! love!!
Love this glaze and am thinking about all other jammy combinations.
I’m with you – when the summer rolls around, crisp white wines are definitely what I desire! These chops look ridiculously beautiful!
Strawberry Jam Glaze? Yum yes please! I love this and so creative!
Ho. Lee. Cow. Just looking at your chop has my cheeks tingling and mouth watering – it looks and sounds AMAZING! On my menu for the summer. I love the sound of the pork and strawberry and wine together.
It’s a great combo!
What a fabulous pork recipe! Loving that strawberry glaze!
I’m totally drooling over these chops. Love that glaze!
Just brilliant!
Quite the trifecta you put together! And, I love the bonus of your strawberry wine jam recipe, too!
I have some pork chops in the freezer that are destined for this recipe. I love how simple it is. Yours look absolutely perfect!
Thanks so much, Alida!
These pork chops look AMAZING…I’ll take two, please!
I would never have thought about strawberries with pork, but this looks amazing!
What a great glaze! Love the wine pairing! Yum
That glaze sounds phenomenal, Julie
Thanks Christine. I love using jams in glazes!
That is quite possibly the most delicious looking chop I have eve seen!!
Thanks so much, Bobbi!
These look delish! Everyone at our house loves strawberry jam which means I need to make this very soon!
Hope you enjoy!
I love how simple and delicious this recipe is! The strawberry jam glaze looks awesome!
The grilled pork chops looks fabulous and perfect for a Sunday.
You could totally double the glaze recipe and simmer it after the pork chops have marinaded to use as a sauce, right!?
You could, but I would only use half of it (so, the regular amount the recipe calls for) to marinate the meat. Then I’d use the extra to reduce into a sauce, to avoid contamination from the raw meat!
Thanks!