Grilled Pork Chops
An easy grilled pork recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners, barbecues, or summer entertaining.
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 4 thick pork chops (boneless) (thick cut 1- 1½ inches)
FOR THE RUB
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2-3 dashes black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender combine the garlic, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, blend until smooth. Spread on both sides of the chops and let stand for 20-30 minutes.
- Grill the chops for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side, turning once. Internal temperature for pork is 145F/63C. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store leftover grilled pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a covered skillet or in the microwave just until warmed through so the pork does not dry out.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 2331mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg | Phosphorus: 37mg