Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes

Lemon-Tarragon Pork Chops

Tarragon and lemon are perfect for a fresh flavor. Serve with steamed new red potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Lemon-Tarragon Pork Chops

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 15 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pork Chops

  • 4 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

Rub

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, (zest from 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Heat grill to medium high (400 degrees F).

Pork Chops

  1. Place pork on platter; drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil on each side. Brush to coat; set aside.

Rub

  1. In small bowl, mix together tarragon, lemon zest, garlic pepper blend, onion powder and salt. Rub about 1 1/2 teaspoons of mixture over side of pork chops.
  2. Place pork chops on preheated grill. Close lid; cook for 4 to 6 minutes* per side (depending on thickness of chop) or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, followed by a 3 minute rest time.
  3. Serve and garnish with slice of lemon, if desired.

Notes

* Grill/cook 1/2 inch pork chops for about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

* Grill/cook 3/4 inch pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side.

* Grill/cook 1 inch pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 190 calories Protein: 16 grams Fat: 13 grams Sodium: 280 milligrams Cholesterol: 55 milligrams Saturated Fat: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 1 grams Fiber: 0 grams

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board



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