LEMON-TARRAGON GRILLED PORK CHOPS

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I found this recipe in the Cooking Light Summer issue. It was wonderful. My DH, who isn't a big pork eater, even like them. Hope you enjoy. I just had to share with my recipezaar family. Preparation time includes marinating.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Pork

Time 4h6m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 center-cut pork chops (bone in 1/2 in. thick)
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh tarragon (chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon rind (grated)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour water mixture into a large zip-lock plastice bag. Add the tarragon, lemon rind and juice. Add the pork chops to bag and marinate in refrigerator for 2-4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Prepare the grill about 20 minutes before taking pork out of refrigerator.
  • Spray grill with non-stick olive oil cooking spray.
  • Remove pork chops from bag and discard the remaining marinade. Sprinkle evenly with pepper.
  • Place pork on grill and grill for 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 3541.3, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 24.4

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