Pork Chops w/ Onions and Apples

I know this sounds like a weird recipe - and we thought it was too until we tried it. It's from our friend Julie - she and her husband had us over for dinner to try it. It's SO good!!

2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
4 pork chops (the ones that cook to white, not the darker ones)
2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
2 medium tart apples – peeled and chopped (Granny Smiths work great)
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs brown sugar

In a small bowl, combine the pepper, salt and garlic powder. Rub over pork chops. Grill the chops over medium heat until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté onions and apples in butter until tender. Add brown sugar and cook until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

Steak & Mushroom Kabobs

This is one of our favorites to prepare during the nice grilling months.

1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds sirloin steak, cut in 2" pieces
2 cups mushroom
1 large bell pepper
1 large onion

In a large bowl, combine the oil, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, marjoram, and oregano. Add the steak and stir to coat. Cover and allow to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate overnight.

Coat a grill rack or broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill or broiler.

Drain and discard the marinade. Thread the meat, mushrooms, pepper and onion onto skewers.

Grill over hot coals or broil 4" from the heat, turning occasionally, for 7 minutes, or until the mean is no longer pink.