Grilled pork chops recipes are excellent for many occasions, from a simple barbecue party to sophisticated dinners. Grilled meat can be served with a big variety of side dishes. This makes them a very convenient meal for people who don’t have too much time to cook.
Ingredients:
- 8 bone-in pork chops of average thickness (approx. 3/4 inch)
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary (fresh rosemary is better if you can find it)
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme (also fresh thyme is a more interesting choice, but quite hard to find sometimes)
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
- Salt according to taste
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8
Cooking procedure:
Mix the herbs with the oil, the salt and the pepper in a bowl. If you decided to use fresh rosemary and thyme, you could use a food processor for a better blending. Put the herbs blend on a plate, then coat the chops carefully, one by one, on both sides, making sure to cover them as evenly as possible. Leave the pork chops aside, so they get more flavor from the herbs and meanwhile start preparing the grill. If you use a charcoal grill, light the fire, then wait for the charcoal to burn until it becomes medium hot. Flames should not exceed the grate height. If you use a gas grill, set it on medium temperature. Set the chops on the grill and let them cook for about two minutes. Make sure you watch them closely, and if you notice flare-ups, move the respective chops to colder areas of the grill. After that, you can cover the grill and cook the chops for maximum 4-5 minutes on each side.
Serve the pork chops hot, on a platter, with vegetables or mashed potatoes. Pork chops are best when they aren’t overcooked, so don’t leave them too much on the grill, even if you have to check them often.
