Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper



Preparation
    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 a thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
    2. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grate clean and oil grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest.



Preparation Time
20-30 minutes


Cook Time
10-12 minutes





Nutrition per serving (chop and rub):

Calories:210   Total Fat:14g
Cholesterol:60mg   Protien:27g
Carbohydrates:2g   Sodium:620mg

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