When it comes to cooking, I'm not "chicken" about experimenting—I discovered this mouthwatering marinade in a poultry cookbook and decided to try it with pork chops. My family's glad—it's become a favorite! Don't be bashful about basting a pork roast or ribs with the marinade, either...I did, and I discovered two more family-favorite taste treats.—Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade
Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, zest, oil, rosemary, basil and pepper. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
- Drain marinade; brush the remaining marinade on the chops while cooking. Grill chops over medium heat about 4-5 minutes per side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 171 calories, 10g fat, 99mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 17g protein.