Pork Chops With Herb Pesto For Two Recipes

PORK CHOPS WITH HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the water, herbs, oil and garlic; rub over both sides of chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PESTO PORK CHOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together 1/2 cup of pesto, the extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
• Place the pork chops into a shallow bowl or plastic bag. Pour the pesto mixture on top of the pork chops.
• Marinate the pork chops in the pesto mixture for 5 minutes.
• Get a frying pan, and into it place the pork chops. Cook on each side for 5 minutes.
• When done cooking, put the pork chops onto a plate, and top with 1/4 cup of pesto, fresh basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
• Serve, and enjoy!

PESTO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Put flour, salt and pepper on a plate and combine.
• Dredge both sides of pork chops in flour, and shake off any excess.
• Spray a skillet with the cooking spray and preheat on medium-high.
• Add the chops and brown on each side for two minutes.
• After they are browned, spread the pesto sauce over the chops and put lid on the skillet.
• Continue cooking for an additional two minutes or until they reach 160 degrees.
• The chops will be juicy and not dried out.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, thyme, ground coriander, garlic, and lemon zest together in a shallow dish. Add pork chops and toss to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning chops halfway through.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chops from the marinade and gently shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Place chops on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

PESTO-COATED CENTER-CUT PORK CHOP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
• Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.

HERBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme and pepper; rub over chops., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HERB-STUFFED PORK CHOPS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
• If the butcher didn't make the pocket in the chop for you - with a small knife, make a horizontal slit in each pork chop to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
• Fill each pocket with 1/2 of the cheese and basil.
• Brush each chop with olive oil and rub the rosemary mixture all over both chops.
• Heat a grill pan or heavy medium skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Add the pork chops and cook for 5-6 minute.
• Turn the chops over and cook for 5-6 min more, or until the chops are cooked through and the cheese is ooooey and goooey.