Grilled and glazed BBQ pork chops

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops, 2" thick with pockets for stuffing

• 1 cup raisin bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/2 tsp. thyme

• 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. sage

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 6 Tbsp. butter, melted

• 2 Tbsp. dijon-style mustard

• 1 Tbsp. honey

• 3/4 tsp. ground ginger

Method

• Combine bread crumbs, pecans, thyme, sage and salt. Drizzle with melted butter and toss until evenly moistened. Spoon mixture into pockets of pork chops. Secure chops with toothpicks.

• For glaze, in a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and ginger. Beat with whisk until well blended; set aside.

• Place chops on cooking grid; cook over medium heat, close hood, 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time.

• Baste with honey-mustard glaze during last 15 minutes of cooking, turning frequently. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve with any remaining sauce.

Makes 4 servings.