Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

When looking for inspiration on the grill, nothing beats the tender, juicy pork chop :)

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Ingredients:

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

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 a thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
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°F, followed by a 3-minute rest.

Fire-Lover's Rub

Ingredients:

•         1 tablespoon chili powder
•         1 teaspoon dried oregano
•         1 teaspoon ground cumin
•         1 teaspoon coarse salt
•         1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
•         1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
•         1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:

        Mix chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, cayenne, granulated garlic and black pepper in small bowl. Rub both sides of pork chops with spice mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes. Cook chops to an internal temperature of 145°F with a 3-minute rest.

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