Pesto Pork Chops
Tender grilled pork chops topped with a vibrant and herbaceous homemade pesto sauce, served alongside your favorite sides for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon thyme
- ¼ cup fresh oregano
- ⅛ cup rosemary
- ⅛ cup mint
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup herb infused olive oil
- 16 oz (2) pork chops thick cut
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
- pinch salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the marinade for the pork and chill. In a small blender or food processor, pulse together the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Add in the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, until well combined.
- Pulse in the fresh basil, fresh lemon thyme, fresh oregano, rosemary, mint, garlic powder, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil until a smooth pesto sauce is formed. Chill the pesto sauce until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring the pork chops to room temperature before cooking.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes on each side, creating grill marks.
- Transfer the seared pork chops to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and keep the meat tender.
- Pour the prepared pesto sauce over the pork chops and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve the pesto pork chops immediately and enjoy!
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