Best Basil Lemon Pork Chops With Melon Recipes

LEMON-BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine egg and lemon juice. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, butter, lemon zest and basil. Dip pork chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.

BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BASIL-GARLIC RUB

Steps:

• With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and process to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

CREAMY LEMON BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a pan at medium heat heat up your cooking oil and fry the pork chops until crispy around the edges for about 8 minutes each side.
• Take them off the pan and set them aside to start the sauce.
• Add the garlic to the pan and fry for about a minute then add the basil.
• Mix the basil in and add the lemon juice in and the broth.
• Bring to a simmer then add the coconut milk, stirring with a spoon in fast circular motion until the sauce is smooth.
• Bring to a simmer and season with salt, then add the pork chops back into the sauce.
• Simmer for about a minute or until the sauce has thickened to your preference.
• Take it off the heat ready to serve over some mash or with any side of your choice.

BASIL-GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Toss the pork chops with the lime juice in a bowl until evenly covered. Toss with garlic and basil. Season the chops to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).