Posted May 30May 30 Now that Memorial Day is behind us, grilling season has officially begun. That means backyard bashes, picnics in the park and dining al fresco. Rib-eye steaks or barbecued chicken are usually my go-to favorites. But sometimes I like to switch things up. That’s why I love this Grilled Pork Chops with Minted Pesto recipe. It comes together with only 5 ingredients. Best of all, we have a few shortcuts that make it even easier. I always keep a few bottles of store-bought salad dressing in the pantry. They come in handy in a pinch plus, you can jazz them up with citrus zest, herbs and more. We give Italian vinaigrette a tasty upgrade with fresh thyme, then use it as a quick-fix marinade. And prepared pesto is not just for pasta. This flavor-packed condiment makes a great finishing sauce for meat, fish and veggies. For our recipe, we stir in chopped mint. It adds a bright note that pairs perfectly with tender chops. Give it a try then let us know what you think. Yields 6 serving Total Time 30 min Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Ingredients 3 Tbs. Italian vinaigrette salad dressing 2 tsp. minced fresh thyme 6 boneless pork chops 1 (7 oz.) pkg. prepared pesto 2 Tbs. minced fresh mint Instructions Prepare grill for medium direct-heat cooking. In plastic food-storage bag, combine dressing and thyme. Add pork chops; seal bag. Turn to coat chops and let stand 10 min. Remove pork from marinade; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Grill pork, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chops registers 145°F or until centers are slightly pink, 6–8 min. per side. In bowl, combine pesto and mint; brush some of mixture over pork. Serve remaining pesto mixture with pork. Nutrition Calories: 463 Fat: 33 gram Saturated Fat: 9 gram Protein: 40 gram Carbohydrate: 3 gram Fiber: 1 gram Cholesterol: 111 mg Sugar: 2 gram Sodium: 338 mg Tags: Main Dish, Dinner, Grill, Pork View the full article
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