Best Basil Lemon Pork Chops With Melon Recipes

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BASIL-LEMON PORK CHOPS WITH MELON



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Betty Crocker's Great Grilling cookbook shares a recipe! A can of lemonade makes the marinade a snap to mix, and the grilled melon wedges add a twist to grilled pork chops.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (12 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup fresh or 2 1/2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
4 pork loin or rib chops, 1 inch thick (2 lb)
1/4 honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 4 wedges
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix lemonade concentrate, basil and oil until well blended; reserve 3/4 cup for brushing on pork and melon during grilling. In shallow nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, pour remaining mixture over pork; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate, turning once, at least 1 hour but no longer than 2 hours.
  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Drain pork; discard marinade. Place pork on grill rack. Cover and grill pork over medium heat 12 to 16 minutes, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade, until pork is no longer pink in center. Add melon and cantaloupe wedges for last 3 to 4 minutes of grilling, turning and brushing 2 to 3 times with reserved marinade, until hot.
  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Serve pork with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg

LEMON PORK CHOPS



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These chops can simmer all day on low and be super-tender by dinnertime. I serve them with a crisp salad and macaroni and cheese as a side dish. -Barbara De Frang, Hazen, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bone-in pork chops (7 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Place the pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion and lemon. Sprinkle with brown sugar; drizzle with ketchup., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

LEMON-BASIL PORK CHOPS



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"My husband just loves these lovely lemon-flavored chops," Linda Senuta attests from Oakdale, Pennsylvania. "I've made them many times and always receive good reviews."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine egg and lemon juice. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, butter, lemon zest and basil. Dip pork chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

HERBED LEMON PORK CHOPS



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Expect to get plenty of compliments on these fast, flavor-packed chops. They're tender and juicy. -Billi Jo Sylvester, New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix seasonings; rub over both sides of chops. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-8 minutes per side., Remove from heat; drizzle with lemon juice. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY LEMON BASIL PORK CHOPS



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This Creamy Lemon Basil Pork Chops recipe makes a tasty pork meal you can enjoy as comfort food over your favorite vegetable mash. The pork is fried until crispy then the sauce is cooked in with the pork chops. The sauce combines basil, lemon juice, garlic and coconut milk to make a tasty creamy sauce to cover your pork chops in. This meal will cook easily in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Vince Reindl

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium pork chops
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a pan at medium heat heat up your cooking oil and fry the pork chops until crispy around the edges for about 8 minutes each side.
  • Take them off the pan and set them aside to start the sauce.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and fry for about a minute then add the basil.
  • Mix the basil in and add the lemon juice in and the broth.
  • Bring to a simmer then add the coconut milk, stirring with a spoon in fast circular motion until the sauce is smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer and season with salt, then add the pork chops back into the sauce.
  • Simmer for about a minute or until the sauce has thickened to your preference.
  • Take it off the heat ready to serve over some mash or with any side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 80.1, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 21.6

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