Recipe By: National Pork Board
Cut from the pork loin, pork chops can be found under a variety of names, including Porterhouse, Ribeye, New York, Sirloin and Blade pork chops. However you call it, you will definitely want to make this more than one time.
With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of a 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.
Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the 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 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.
Thanks to the National Pork Board for this delicious and nutritious recipe that is sure to entice your entire family's taste buds.
Ingredients
Directions
With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of a 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.
Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the 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 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.
