Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Retrieved from culinary.net

Preparation time:  20-30 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. 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 a thin wet rub.  Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture.  Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill.  Brush grate clean and oil 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 F, followed by 3-minute rest.

Jason's sister, Jennifer, found this recipe on Pinterest and made it for the family, which everyone loved.  It has been a family favorite- easy, simple, and delicious.