Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade

Name: Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 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)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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.

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