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    Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Does anything smell more like high summer than fresh, newly-crushed basil? Even without a ripe tomato as its partner-in-crime, basil brings an irresistible herbal flavor (not to mention a mouthwatering smell!) to these pork chops in the form of a quick and simple wet rub.

    Grilled Pork With Basil Rub

    With some lemon along for the ride, it’s a very fresh and light way to serve your pork chops. And with all the flavor from the herbs and citrus, this is an ideal choice for anyone on the autoimmune protocol (where a lot of spices are iffy or downright forbidden).

    You won't find any paprika, chili, or other nightshade-based spices here, so it's a delicious meal that won't interrupt your healing.

    If you want to make the rub even easier, you can throw it all in a blender to combine instead of mixing it by hand.

    Then just introduce it to the pork chops, let them hang out together and get friendly for a while, and then toss the meat on the grill until it’s as done as you like it (the precise time will vary depending on the thickness of your chops).

    Stuck for a side dish? Try the lemon-herb zucchini from this recipe for a quick vegetable that you can throw right on the grill with the pork.

    Or just toss on any other vegetable that you have; the beauty of such a simple flavor is that it's easy to pair with pretty much anything. Just grab your favorite vegetable, slice it, grill it until it's perfectly charred, and enjoy!

    Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 30 min COOK: 12 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 bone-in pork loin chops;
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced;
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, minced;
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice;
    • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;
    Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine the garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Spread the rub on both sides of the pork chops, and marinate for 30 to 45 minutes.
    3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    4. Place the chops on the grill, and cook for about 6 minutes per side or until the chops are just cooked through.

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    Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe

    Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe

    A lighter take on pork chops, featuring a simple and classic citrus-herb flavor.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 42 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 278 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 bone-in pork loin chops
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine the garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
      2 garlic cloves, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Spread the rub on both sides of the pork chops, and marinate for 30 to 45 minutes.
      4 bone-in pork loin chops
    • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    • Place the chops on the grill, and cook for about 6 minutes per side or until the chops are just cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 322IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword basil, grilled, pork
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    Filed Under: Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: grill, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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