7UP TROPICAL GLAZED PORK CHOPS or TENDERLOIN

7UP TROPICAL GLAZED PORK CHOPS
4-6 large pork steaks, chops or loin
4 ounces 7UP
3/4 cup apricot pineapple preserves
1 cup brown sugar
8 ounces crushed pineapple juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Whisk together the 7UP, pineapple, apricot preserves, red pepper flakes and brown sugar.
• Generously salt and pepper the pork chops.
• Spread a small layer of the glaze on the bottom of the roasting pan.
• Lay the pork chops on top and spread the remaining glaze on top and along the sides.
• Baste as necessary.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 165-170 degrees.

This is also a great way to prepare chicken.