Ingredients
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6 pork chops or 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup cold water
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice (or use 1/4 cup each apple sauce and juice)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne (if using); bring to a boil over medium-low heat stirring until sugar is completely dissolved (about 4 minutes) and the mixture is at a light simmer.
- In a small cup mix together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch; add to the mixture and whisk over low heat until thickened; remove from heat and cool completely (at this point it may be refrigerated).
- After the sauce has cooled completely place the pork chops or chicken on a large plate.
- Remove a little sauce to a separate bowl to brush onto the meat.
- Brush liberally with the sauce on both sides; cover meat and chill for 6 hours or up to 24 hours, refrigerate the remaining sauce to baste the meat with later.
- Grill the pork chops or chicken brushing with the remaining sauce while grilling or towards the end of the grilling time.