Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

By dizzybetts

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from porkbeinspired.com

Preparation

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Cooking Directions

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 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.

Makes 4 servings

Really enjoyed this match up the pork really makes the basil pop.

I have used 1 tbs of dried basil in place of the fresh basil.

Direct heat

, where food is placed directly over the heat source, is ideal for small cuts like kabobs, tenderloin, burgers and chops.

Indirect heat

, where food is placed on the grill rack away from the coals or gas burners, is good for large cuts like loin roasts, ribs, shoulder and fresh ham.

Direct Heat

Arrange hot coals evenly on the fire grate of the grill or use all gas burners. Place pork directly above the heat source. Follow suggested cooking times, turning once during cooking.

Indirect Heat

Bank hot coals on both sides of the fire grate, on one side of the grill or in a ring around the perimeter. For gas grills, pre-heat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. Place pork on the grill so it is not directly over any coals or gas burners and close grill hood. Follow suggested cooking times until pork is done. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the pork is not necessary.