How to Make Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled pork chops are a popular dish in many Mediterranean countries, where juicy and flavorful meats are a staple of the cuisine. This recipe for Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops takes inspiration from the flavors of the region, incorporating a delicious blend of herbs, spices, and citrus to create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual weeknight dinner.

The key to this recipe is the marinade, which infuses the pork chops with a medley of Mediterranea...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons dried sage, crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 4 bone-in pork rib chops (not pork loin chops) - at least 1/2-inch thick
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Mix together sage, rosemary, salt, thyme, fennel, sugar, and bay leaf in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Rub both sides of pork chops with herb mixture and coat them with olive oil. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill chops until they are browned, show good grill marks, and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 944mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 417mg