Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Grilled Basil Lemon Pork Chops
Lemon and basil give these grilled pork chops a bright, fragrant flavor, with garlic adding a savory note underneath. The browned edges are especially good with the fresh tasting marinade, making a simple chop inviting to cut into.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Cooking method
- Grilling
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Coat every chop
Turn the sealed marinade bag several times so the lemon, oil and aromatics coat all the pork.
2. Allow marinating time
Refrigerate the coated chops for at least three hours before they go onto the hot grill.
3. Check the center
Use the center temperature to judge the chops after turning, following the doneness range in the directions.
Get to know the ingredients
Lemon
Juice the lemons into the marinade bag so their citrus flavor mixes with the oil and basil.
Basil
Use freshly chopped basil in the marinade so it distributes over the pork with the garlic.
Pork chops
New York pork chops are specified; turn them once after the first five minutes on the grill.
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Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Rest before serving
Remove the chops from the grill and let them sit for three minutes before serving.
A little more help as you go
Preheat the grill
Heat the grill to 400 degrees before adding the marinated chops for their first covered cooking stage.
Keep the lid closed
Close the grill lid during the first five minutes, then turn the chops to finish the second side.
A few questions you might have
How long should the chops marinate?
Keep them in the refrigerator for at least three hours after coating them with the lemon basil mixture.
How hot should the grill be?
Heat the grill to 400 degrees before placing the marinated pork chops on it and closing the lid.
When do I turn the pork?
Cook the first side with the lid closed for five minutes, then turn once to finish the second side.
Do these chops need resting?
Yes. Let them sit for three minutes after removing them from the grill before serving.
How do I spread the marinade evenly?
Seal the pork and marinade in the bag, then turn it several times to coat every chop.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: tastesoflizzyt.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.