Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried sage, crumbled; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; ½ teaspoon white sugar; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 4 bone-in pork rib chops (not pork loin chops) - at least 1/2-inch thick; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Rating: 4.49 stars

41 Ratings
31 Reviews
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Very simple and oh, so good! Best of all, can be made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. My favorite way to do pork chops. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

By STORMY3600

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

4 hrs

total:

4 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 teaspoons dried sage, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 bone-in pork rib chops (not pork loin chops) - at least 1/2-inch thick
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together the sage, rosemary, thyme, fennel seed, sugar, bay leaf, and salt until thoroughly combined. Rub both sides of the pork chops with the herb mixture, and coat them with olive oil. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

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Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3

Grill the chops until they are browned, show good grill marks, and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Cook's Note

To broil, after Step 1, preheat a broiler, and move an oven rack 4 inches beneath the heat source. Place chops onto a broiler pan, and broil until browned and the edges are crisp, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

386 calories; protein 28.3g 57% DV; carbohydrates 1.6g 1% DV; fat 28.9g 44% DV; cholesterol 83.9mg 28% DV; sodium 944.1mg 38% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (31)

Most helpful positive review

STORMY3600

08/24/2011

I've noticed that the reviewers who only give this a 4-star rating each left off one ingredient. This is one of the few recipes i would never change - the salt is essential for flavor, and the sugar is essential for both flavor and crisping the edges. Still, reviews aren't bad! Thanks, and also thanks for the pic - i don't have a camera. Read More

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(16)

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MrsJordan07

06/11/2012

Very salty. Read More

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41 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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STORMY3600

08/23/2011

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Marianne

06/23/2011

Any time my husband ooohs and aaahs over my dinner, I HAVE to give the recipe a 5! So there you are! We really did enjoy this. I did cut the recipe in half because there were just the two of us. I made the rub exactly as stated in the recipe and put them and the olive oil on my bone-in pork chops about 8 hours before grilling them, and they were really good! Thanks for the recipe, Stormy! Read More

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Occasional Cooker

08/22/2011

My husband and I both liked this pork and the spice combination. I left out the salt and sugar but it was delicious without them. I marinated them for about 3 hours. Since our grill died I sauteed the boneless pork loin chops for a couple of minutes on each side to brown and then put them in a baking dish with a little chicken broth and baked them at 350 for about 30 minutes. I would make this again. Thank you Stormy3600 for sharing the recipe. Read More

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kristileab

01/17/2013

These were the best pork chops I have EVER had!!! I followed it exactly as written and there are NO changes needed. I usually don't buy pork chops because I've never found a way to cook them that I love. I will start buying them now and often!! Read More

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smmom

06/07/2011

I forgot to add the sugar to this but it turned out ok. It grilled pretty tender and tasted good with the spices and olive oil. Read More

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MrsJordan07

06/10/2012

Very salty. Read More

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Smile CO

08/02/2012

What an awesome recipe. Made this and the family was dissapointed that there was no extras. Made exactly as the recipe and it turned out great in this case i believe sticking to the recipe is key. Read More

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dugmayer

08/04/2012

Delicious as is (I used sea salt) and paired with couscous and grilled mushrooms grape tomatoes zucchini orange bell pepper it made a colorful and well balanced summer meal! Read More

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Pat Binger

10/24/2016

I used boneless sirloin chops since I didn't have bone in chops. I followed the recipe as is but added several cloves of minced garlic to the herb mixture and a teaspoon of Sage and brushed the chops with balsamic vinegar as I grilled them. Very tasty and tender. My husband gave it a thumbs up!!! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Grilled Pork Chops

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 386.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 57 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 44 %

saturated fat: 31 %

cholesterol: 28 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 83 %

vitamin b6: 38 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 38 %

thiamin: 102 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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STORMY3600

08/23/2011

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Marianne

06/23/2011

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Occasional Cooker

08/22/2011

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kristileab

01/17/2013

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smmom

06/07/2011

I forgot to add the sugar to this but it turned out ok. It grilled pretty tender and tasted good with the spices and olive oil.

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MrsJordan07

06/10/2012

Very salty.

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Smile CO

08/02/2012

What an awesome recipe. Made this and the family was dissapointed that there was no extras. Made exactly as the recipe and it turned out great in this case i believe sticking to the recipe is key.

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(2)

dugmayer

08/04/2012

Delicious as is (I used sea salt) and paired with couscous and grilled mushrooms grape tomatoes zucchini orange bell pepper it made a colorful and well balanced summer meal!

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Pat Binger

10/24/2016

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