Apple-Glazed Pork Chops on Quinoa

Name: Apple-Glazed Pork Chops on Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) apple juice; ¼ cup (60 mL) vegetable oil; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh garlic; 1½ tsp (7.5 mL) grated fresh ginger; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; 6 pork loin chops (1 inch/2.5 cm thick); 3 cups (750 mL) water; 1 cup (250 mL) quinoa; ¾ cup (185 mL) packed brown sugar; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch; 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame seeds

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

This is a simple, family-friendly recipe. The flavor is best if marinated overnight before barbecuing. Great served with fresh steamed green beans or Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) apple juice
¼ cup (60

Main course

Method

Combine the apple juice, oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and salt in a large resealable freezer bag or bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the pork chops and seal the bag. Place in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.

Combine 2 cups (500 mL) of the water and the quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and lea