BARBECUED PORK CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY LEMON MARINADE

Barbecued Pork Chops with Rosemary Lemon Marinade image

When it comes to cooking, I'm not "chicken" about experimenting-I discovered this mouthwatering marinade in a poultry cookbook and decided to try it with pork chops. My family's glad-it's become a favorite! Don't be bashful about basting a pork roast or ribs with the marinade, either...I did, and I discovered two more family-favorite taste treats.-Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, zest, oil, rosemary, basil and pepper. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain marinade; brush the remaining marinade on the chops while cooking. Grill chops over medium heat about 4-5 minutes per side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 10g fat, Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate, Fiber 17g protein.