Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub
Courtesy of National Pork Board
Servings: n/a
Prep Time: 30 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
Prep Time: 30 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
What you need:
* 4 pork bone-in rib chops, 3/4-in. thick
Basil-Garlic Rub:
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled
* 1 c. fresh basil, packed
* 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
* 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 tsp. coarse salt
* 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Basil-Garlic Rub:
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled
* 1 c. fresh basil, packed
* 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
* 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 tsp. coarse salt
* 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
What to do:
1. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper and process to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15-30 min.
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5-6 min. per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeinspired.com
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5-6 min. per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-min. rest time.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeinspired.com
Nutritional information:
Calories: 210; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Total Carbs: 3g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 27g; Sodium: 620mg;