Grilled Pork Loin Chops with a Dijon-Citrus Sauce

This dish really makes a statement at a dinner party, yet it is so easy to make. Thanks to the ever-talented grill master Will Sharp for sharing this flavorful dish.

2 tablespoons dry white wine

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 cup coarsely chopped mandarin orange segments, with juice

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 clove garlic, minced

Dash of cayenne pepper

4 8-ounce bone-in, center-cut pork loin chops, each about 1-inch thick

Vegetable oil, for the grates

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup French fried onions

In a shallow nonreactive dish just large enough to hold the meat in a single layer, stir together the white wine, mustard, Worcestershire, oranges with juice, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture as a sauce and refrigerate until ready to use.

Place the pork chops in the marinade and gently toss until well coated. Cover, refrigerate, and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

Preheat a clean grill to medium-high with the lid closed for 8 to 10 minutes. Lightly brush the grates with oil.

Remove the chops from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the marinade. Season the chops with the salt and pepper to taste.

Place the chops on the grill. Close the lid and cook, turning once, until the desired temperature is reached, 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium. Remove the chops from the grill. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Place the reserved sauce in a small saucepan and reheat over medium-low heat.

To serve, place a spoonful of sauce over each chop and garnish with French fried onions.

Serves 4.

Cooking Tip: Most people associate French fried onions with holiday casseroles. But I keep a can of them in my pantry year-round to add flavor to dishes such as this one.

Marinate: 2 hours or overnight.

Suggested Side: Grilled Asparagus