Honey-Garlic Pork Chops

4 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced

1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork chops on both sides. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until juice run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160°.

2. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic. Remove chops and keep warm. Add honey mixture to the skillet; cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with chops.

Yield: 4 servings.

Guelbenzu • 2006 • Vierlas • Ribera del Queiles, Spain • 3456574

Grape: Syrah 48%, Tempranillo 20%, Merlot 15%, Graciano 9%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4%, Garnacha 4%

appearance - bright, clear

color : medium purple

aroma - moderate

flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness

acidity - defined

oak - burnt sugar

fruit - blackberries

earth - green pepper

body - full

tannins - moderate

alcohol - 13.5%

serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

 • Ribera del Queiles is a geographical region in Spain making Vino de la Tierra wines. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder and just above the Vino de la Mesa designation.