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A white plate with a grilled pork chop, broccoli, and a lemon wedge sitting on a wood table with another plate next to it.
Kate Ramos

Cilantro-Garlic Pork Chops

These Cilantro-Garlic Pork Chops are super easy and really delicious. Coated in a flavor-packed marinade and grilled they are the perfect dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: pork recipes
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 88

Method
 

  1. Make marinade. Combine garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until mixture is a chopped fine and combined—it doesn't have to be perfectly smooth.
  2. Marinate pork. Season pork chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper then place in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the pork chops and turn to coat on all sides. Seal bag and place on a large plate. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  3. Heat grill. Meanwhile prepare a charcoal or gas grill to medium heat. Clean grates and rub with oil.
  4. Grill pork. Grill chops over direct heat, turning once, cooking to desired doneness, about 4 minutes a side but this will vary depending on the thickness of the chops. Use a instant-read thermometer for accuracy. Medium is about 140°F.
  5. Serve! Let pork rest at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 27mgFiber: 1g

Notes

The longer you can marinate the pork chops the better but give them at least 20 minutes.

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