Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Italian Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. warm water; 1/4 c. salt; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops; 1/4 c. drained capers; 3 clove garlic; 3/4 c. chopped basil; 3/4 c. chopped parsley; 3/4 c. baby arugula; 3/4 c. olive oil; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 lemon; 4 c. baby arugula; 1/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 c. warm water
1/4 c. salt
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops
1/4 c. drained capers
3 clove garlic
3/4 c. chopped basil
3/4 c. chopped parsley
3/4 c. baby arugula
3/4 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lemon
4 c. baby arugula
1/4 tsp. salt

1
Prepare grill for indirect grilling on medium-high.
2
Stir, in large bowl, warm water and 1/4 cup each salt and packed brown sugar.
3
Add pork chops; soak 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in processor, pulse drained capers and garlic until finely chopped.
5
Add 3/4 cup each chopped basil, chopped parsley, baby arugula, and olive oil; pulse until smooth.
6
Remove pork from brine; pat dry and brush all over with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
7
Grill on direct heat 4 to 6 minutes or until marked, turning once, then move to cool part of grill and cook 6 to 8 minutes more or until cooked through (140 degrees F), turning once.
8
Cut 1 lemon in half; toss juice of 1 half lemon with 4 cups baby arugula and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
9
Serve pork with salad, salsa verde, and remaining lemon half, cut into wedges.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. warm water, 1/4 c. salt, 1/4 c. packed brown sugar, 4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops, and more.

Yes, Italian Pork Chops 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.

Italian Pork Chops

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