Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork

The Balsamic Honey Vinegar and Clover Honey Crème from Honey Ridge Farms bring a rich, earthy sweetness to this flavorful recipe. Perfect for your indoor or outdoor grilling, the combination of honey, chipotle, soy and mustard create the perfect marinade for pork, chicken or beef.

Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork
by Gary Gee
Serves 6

4 pounds pork country style ribs
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Marinade:
2 Tablespoons peanut oil
2 Tablespoons Honey Ridge Farms Balsamic Honey Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

Glaze:
1 Tablespoon Honey Ridge Farms Clover Honey Crème
1 Tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon Honey Ridge Farms Balsamic Honey Vinegar
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle in adobo)
1 pinch coarse salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Place pork pieces in a large baking dish. Sprinkle liberally on all sides with salt and pepper. Whisk together marinade ingredients and pour over pork. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for one hour, or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat ovenproof indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Whisk together glaze ingredients and set aside.

Remove pork from marinade and pat dry, discarding marinade. Brush grill pan lightly with oil. Grill pork over medium-high heat until browned, 3-4 minutes per side, turning once to create hatch marks (if desired), taking care not to burn. Place pan of pork into oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Baste pork liberally with glaze, then bake for 15-20 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Rest pork for 10 minutes before serving.

Cook’s note: You may also grill over a charcoal or gas grill, basting and finishing over indirect heat.