Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Courtesy of National Pork Board 30 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
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

Directions:

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

Nutrition:

Calories: 210; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Total Carbs: 3g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 27g; Sodium: 620mg;