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Mistakenly Zesty Pork Chops

Mistakenly Zesty Pork Chops

Name: Mistakenly Zesty Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; ¾ cup water; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 dash lemon juice; 4 pork chops; 1 cup ketchup; ½ cup cocktail sauce; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 ½ teaspoons ground dry mustard

Rating: 3.95 stars

110 Ratings
77 Reviews
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Yes, the title says it all! This recipe was created by mistake. While using another recipe as a guide, I made the mistake of using cocktail sauce instead of chili sauce. Well, this was the best darn mistake I have ever made. These pork chops had the most wonderful zip to them! Mistakes like this should happen more often!

By BOOKCHICKADEE

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr

additional:

3 hrs

total:

4 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool.

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Step 2

Place the pork chops in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4

Drain the pork chops, and discard remaining marinade. Arrange the pork chops in a baking dish, cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Step 5

In a bowl, blend the ketchup, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and mustard. Pour over the pork chops, and continue baking 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

405.1 calories; 20 g protein; 72 g carbohydrates; 35.1 mg cholesterol; 4734.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (77)

Most helpful positive review

see a catt

06/08/2009

I decided to try this recipe at the last minute and didn't have 3 hours to marinade. After cooking the marinade I placed the pork chops in a baking dish and completely soaked them with the soy mixture then baked them 45 minutes in the soy mixture bath. For the last 15 minutes I put the pork chops on a rack and baked with the ketchup/cocktail sauce. The chops melted in our mouths and were delicious!! My family thought the cocktail sauce wasn't the best complement to the pork - so I might try it with the original chili sauce next time. Read More

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(85)

Most helpful critical review

Bobbie Kaye

09/15/2004

Yes this was a mistake but not one made for the good. My advise is... follow the orginal recipe. Read More

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(85)

110 Ratings

5 star values: 45
4 star values: 36
3 star values: 15
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 7

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see a catt

06/08/2009

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(85)

Bobbie Kaye

09/15/2004

Yes this was a mistake but not one made for the good. My advise is... follow the orginal recipe. Read More

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(85)

cookin'gal

10/07/2009

I made this exactly as written and it was wonderful! I tried it again in my slow cooker and even though it came out juicer it was still very good though not as good as when cooked as per directions. To make in the slow cooker I used frozen pork chops so I also didn't get to marinade them either which detracted from the full flavor experience. Hubby really liked it too. This is a keeper. Read More

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(49)

vickie

02/09/2009

Easy to make tastes great family favorite. Be sure to bake in shallow pan so chops will get crisp on outside. Read More

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LADYSLEW

02/03/2008

I enjoyed the recipe as is and for my taste I think that using sweet chili sauce instead of cocktail sauce would make this way too sweet! I will probably decrease the brown sugar next time but that's just me. Read More

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(23)

Mrs.Birch

03/31/2011

My family loved them but I thought they were too sweet. I'll probablyl make it again though just cuz my family loved it so much. I did like the sauce on rice - I think eatcing the dish with rice helped thin out the sweetness a little....anyway - I'm just giving it 4 stars cuz my family loved it. Read More

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SummerRain

03/01/2005

Wow...this was really delicious!!! It was so full of flavour the right amount of spicy and sweet! BUT I used the 'original' recipe I love chili and don't really care for cocktail sauce so I didn't replace it. Read More

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LaCosta Lotta Resort

10/11/2012

The salt content is a worrisome factor. Read More

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(16)

Stephanie

10/17/2007

I got the best compliment - my boyfriend said these pork chops were better than his mother's. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mistakenly Zesty Pork Chops

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 405.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 40 %

carbohydrates: 23 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 9 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 17 %

niacin equivalents: 69 %

vitamin b6: 23 %

vitamin c: 22 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 19 %

potassium: 18 %

sodium: 189 %

thiamin: 39 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.