A close up of a plate of grilled pork chops that were marinated with lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, olive oil and brown sugar. 

Grilled Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Glaze

brown sugar

honey

vegetable oil,

lime, juiced

red pepper flakes

thinly cut (about 1/2-inch thick) smoked pork chops

In a plastic resealable bag, big enough to fit the chops, mix together the sugar, honey, oil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Add the pork chops and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Remove the pork from the marinade. Lightly brush the grill with oil. Put the chops on the grill and cook until grill marks form, about 2 minutes. Rotate the chops 90 degrees, and grill for 2 minutes more, to create diamond grill marks. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from grill to a serving platter and serve.

Good base! Picked up one thick chop with bone in and adjusted the marinade for the less surface area….kinda… started my coals, made the marinade, fridged the chop while I cut up a whole chicken to marinade overnight… oh ya… finished a good IPA before the Makers and a splash entered. Smoked the meat for pretty close to an hour with Hickory chunks, then did a searing at the end keeping a watchful eye. Came out really moist, plenty of flavor. Rocked it out with some roasted veggies. Will make again. Was a great experiment.

This was just “meh.”  It needs salt. Just wasn’t very flavorful.  They looked really good coming off the grill, but they were disappointing.

Tastes good and good flavor. Would marinate it a little longer though.

Very good!  Even my 10yr old enjoyed them.  

What a wonderful explosion of flavor!  Nice change up to our same ole boring routine for grilling chops.  Thank you Sunny!

Simply put.  WOW!  Used fresh pork chops and marinaded them for about 9 hours.   Used my good old cast iron grill pan as it was raining outside.  This will generate a lot of smoke inside so open up the windows before cooking.  My wife even went back for a second pork chop something she hardly ever does with pork.

Let it rest over night an through the day, turned out GREAT! Very moist &amp; tender with lots of flavor.

Easy to make &amp; great flavor.  I used relatively thick chops and they stayed moist &amp; tender inside.  Marinated for about an hour - next time will do that longer.  Will definitely make again.

I didn't think it was bad.  I didn't use smoked chops b/c I'm not a fan of smoke flavor.  I added salt and pepper before I marinated the chops for 2 hours.  Next time I will add more hot pepper and possibly some minced garlic.  Flavors were very subtle... my husband loved it but I prefer something with a little more bang.  Will be making again.  It's SO easy.

This recipe is deceiving-it is so easy that you have no idea how great it will be.  The flavors complement pork well without overpowering the entire dish.  You can make this as sweet or hot as you like.  We went with a bit more sour and heat, which I think also tenderized the pork.  It’s perfect on the grill in the spring through the fall, but also works great if you’re baking it along with apples, carrots and other veggies.  The marinade is so good, I wll use it on grilled chicken.

Good, and I would make it again.  I am loving Sunny's recipes; simple and "real" ingredients you actually have on hand and don't have to spend a small fortune on.    My only caveat with this recipe is that I need more guidance on "juice from a lime."  Limes can vary pretty considerably in size and therefore, in juice.   I would have liked something more definite like " 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, etc.   Other than that, I used a little thicker chops, marinated them for about 4 hours and put them on a charcoal grill.  Awesome grill marks, I will say.   Also chops were moist and juicy with a subtle but not strong glaze taste.    Got great reviews from the family.   Made with a side from the Food Networks Kitchen "Tex-Mex" salad (corn and black bean salad.  

This recipe was wonderful!!! My family and I loved it!! 

Yum. It wasn't even fair how good these were. The marinade is delicious and the chops were so smoky on the grill. 

Delicious! Also works great on a ham steak!

Great! Used 3/4" smoked chops -4 1/2 min. per side - medium direct heat and added a little cherrywood smoke....moist and flavorful. Anxious to try this with guests.

These were great.  The sauce was sweet with just enough heat from the red pepper flakes.  And anything that requires the husband to cook out side is always better!!!

Tasty! Sweet with a firey kick. Quick and easy. 

Delicious and easy!  I don't like smoked food so I just did this with regular pork chop.  Cooked them on my indoor electric grill and they were wonderful.  I also used agave instead of honey, I like that sweetness better with pork. Next time I will use more hot pepper flakes, since I like my food spicy.  Served the chops with rice covered with some of the already cooked juices from the chops.  YUM!

I was surprised!  The end result was much better than I expected.  The only thing I changed was the honey.  I used Agava Nector instead of honey, and the chops were the best!

My family loved them, it was fast and simple. 

Fast, simple and Awesome!  This will be a repeat.

made this recipe and was some of the best pork chops ever!! make sure to use smoked pork chops

I tried this recipe and it was not the best. However, to Sunny's defense, I used regular pork chops, and not smoked. The sweetness from the sauce stuck to and cooked into my grill pan and the ensuing burn smell/taste on the meat was NOT nice. I do not like charred taste on my grilled meat, uck!  I could taste the potential in the sauce, but there was very little flavor in the meat itself. This recipe is not for me or my family. But I will try another Sunny recipe to be fair. After all, I did not have smoked chops.

Don't care much for the taste of smoked pork chops but these are great.  Will definitely make again.

This came out soooooo good!  I threw a luau in winter party and cooked these on the indoor grill for some friends, and I have to say, it is a GREAT meal for entertaining, because they take practically no time at all to make, and they were total crowd pleasers!  I had the chops marinating ahead of time, and threw them on the grill about 10 minutes before we ate.  I did add extra hot pepper flakes to the marinade for some extra kick, and it was perfect!  I also used the same marinade for some grilled pineapple rings for dessert!  Yum!  I will definitely make this again.

I can say these are the best pork chops I have ever had... My husband and I can't get enough of them. I have never made pork chops before and they turned out so delicious!

OMG Great!  I'm not a pork fan but my husband loves pork so when I saw this recipe I decided to try it.  It was so good!  I used my George Foreman griller and they came out fantastic!

Actually tried the glaze on chicken instead of pork chops it was wonderful. The husband loved, so Ive use it twice already.

These are fabulous!! Great pork taste with a sweet charred taste from the honey and grill. At the end, you get that little kick of heat from the red pepper flakes!!

I'm a vegetarian that loves to cook for family and friends. I made these pork chops and they love them. 

Actually Buckeye, here are the instructions: Preheat a grill pan to medium-high. In a plastic resealable bag, big enough to fit the chops, mix together the sugar, honey, oil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Add the pork chops and let marinate for at least 20 minutes. So, it clearly states to preheat the pan BEFORE marinating the chops FOR 20 MINUTES. Therefore, the pan is preheating for 20 minutes.

To the previous reviewer,,,I think you might have mis-read the directions,,,it says to marinate for 20 minutes and put on the grill,,,,,,not pre-heat you skillet for 20 minutes.

I can't imagine preheating a skillet for at least 20 minutes....yet that's how the directions read.....maybe I never heat my skillets enough....that just seems awfully long.

I tried this recipe and I found it to be very moist however very bland. 

Super easy and super good!  I couldn't find the smoked chops, so I just used some breakfast chops with the bone in.  They worked perfectly, and didn't have to cook any longer than the recipe called for.  Absolutely can't wait to try this again with the smoked chops.  Yummy!

I had my friends over from college, served the pork chops for dinner and they were absolutely great! Everyone raved about them. I'm making them again Labor Day Weekend for my family. Try it you'll like it!  Mary Ellen  North Haledon, NJ

I marinated this for a little over an hour.  OMG!!  So good!  I added a bit more of the crushed red pepper, honey, and brown sugar, and it was amazing.  Easy meal with virtually no planning.  Loved it!!

I have a very large family and everyone loved this even my very picky toddlers. This was so simple and quick to prepare. It is definitely going in my favorites.

Weird that there was no salt and pepper in the recipe and so when I first tasted it the chop was extremely bland. I even marinated it in the mixture for more than 20 minutes and there wasn't even a hint of the red pepper flakes. Also, the sugary glaze makes it super easy to burn the chops and your pan for that matter.   I love me some Sunny, but this recipe will not be revisited!

My husband I LOVE this recipe.  Nice and sweet with a kick at the end.  We use this all the time!!

It wasn't a bad dish, it just seemed a little bland.  I have tasted other pork chops that had so much more flavor.

OMG, I can't describe it it's really super amazingly awesome!

I JUST LOVE THIS GIRL. THIS AND ALL OF HER RECIPES ARE JUST SO SIMPLE TO FOLLOW. THE PORK CHOPS ARE A MUST. I COULD EAT THIS EVERY DAY IF I COULD. GOTTA WATCH MY FIGURE. LOL

Yuuuuummy, I was visiiting my sister when this show aired and I could actually tasted it. I went home and had a smoked ham steak did the marinate and WOW! Sunny, thanks simple easy main dish. Will become a frequent flier in my kitchen. Will definately try the salad Im a big fan of fennel. Nancy/ Ravenna, Ohio

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These pork chops are winners, thanks to Sunny's sweet and sour marinade.

grilled smoked pork chops with sweet and sour glaze

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total: 36 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Sunny Anderson

Ingredients

Instructions

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