You won’t believe how much a handful of fresh garden herbs can enhance the flavor of ordinary pork chops. These would be fantastic with garlic mashed potatoes.
—LISA BYNUM BRANDON, MS
PREP: 15 MIN. + MARINATING • GRILL: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley and basil
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine water, herbs, oil and garlic; brush over both sides of the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. On a greased grill rack, grill the chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION FACTS 1 serving equals 240 cal., 12 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 86 mg chol., 211 mg sodium, 1 g carb. (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.