Chargrilled Pork Chop With Oregano And Grilled Baby

Name: Chargrilled Pork Chop With Oregano And Grilled Baby Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops 3/4-inch thick, 7-9 ounces each; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons oregano leaves Greek dry, OR Mediterranean dry oregano; 1/2 tablespoon ground fennel seed; 1/4 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/8 tablespoon black pepper; 2 baby eggplants 6 - 7 ounces each; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops 3/4-inch thick, 7-9 ounces each
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons oregano leaves Greek dry, OR Mediterranean dry oregano
1/2 tablespoon ground fennel seed
1/4 tablespoon kosher salt
1/8 tablespoon black pepper
2 baby eggplants 6 - 7 ounces each
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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["For Pork:
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Place pork chops in a medium resealable plastic bag. Combine 3 Tbs lemon juice, 2 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, 1 Tbs coriander, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 Tbs ground fennel, 1/4 Tbs salt and 1/8 Tbs pepper in small bowl.", "Pour marinade over pork in bag; close bag. Turn bag to evenly coat pork with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.", "Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade in bag. Drizzle remaining 1 teaspoon oil over both sides of pork chops. Grill chops, uncovered, over direct heat for 8-9 minutes or until temperature reaches 145 degrees F., turning chops over halfway during grilling. Transfer chops to a cutting board. Loosely cover with foil; let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with Grilled Baby Eggplant (instructions follow). Garnish with remaining 1 tablespoon fresh oregano.", "For Eggplant:
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About 20 minutes before grilling eggplant, use the tines of a fork to score the skin of the eggplant from stem to bottom, then cut each into quarters. Place eggplant in medium resealable plastic bag. Combine 3 Tbs oil, 2 Tbs lemon juice, 1 Tbs wine, 1 1/2 tsp ground fennel, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in small bowl. Pour mixture over eggplant in bag; close bag. Turn bag to evenly coat eggplant with marinade. Marinate at room temperature about 15 minutes.", "While pork chops are grilling, grill eggplant; cut sides down, over direct heat for 4-6 minutes or until fork tender, turning eggplant pieces over halfway during grilling.", "Remove to plate and serve at room temperature with pork chops."]

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops 3/4-inch thick, 7-9 ounces each, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Chargrilled Pork Chop With Oregano And Grilled Baby Eggplant falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chargrilled Pork Chop With Oregano And Grilled Baby Eggplant

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