Grilled Red-Cooked Pork Chops

• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 whole star anise
• 2 orange peel strips (3 inches)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
• 4 wooden skewers (5 inches)
• Ground salted peanuts and minced fresh cilantro, optional

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Cool for 10 minutes; set aside 1/3 cup for basting.
2. Cut pork chops in half widthwise. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Insert a soaked skewer into each chop. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145u0b0, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Coat chops with peanuts and cilantro if desired.

red wine, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, star anise, ground ginger, red pepper, pork loin chops, wooden skewers, ground salted peanuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-red-cooked-pork-chops/ (may not work)