Grilled Greek Yogurt Marinated Pork Chops Food

GREEK-STYLE GRILLED PORK CHOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Whisk together the oil, Worcestershire, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Place the chops in a shallow pan or other nonreactive container. Pour the marinade over the chops. Cover refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
• Prepare a medium-high (400 F to 475 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Remove the chops from the marinade (discard the marinade) and grill until the internal temperature reaches 145 F on a digital thermometer, turning half way through cooking, about 11 minutes total.
• Allow the chops to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. If desired, give the chops a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze or two of lemon juice prior to serving. Tips and Variations:

GRILLED GREEK YOGURT MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl thoroughly mix the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, spice blend, and olive oil for the marinade.
• Place pork chops in a large food-safe zip-top bag, pour marinade over the top, squeeze the bag carefully to release any air and zip closed. Shake and gently massage the bag to distribute the marinade. Let pork chops marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning and massaging the bag occasionally.
• Preheat the grill to medium. Remove pork chops from the bag and discard the marinade. Place chops on the grill and cook until chop release from grates, about 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chop).
• Flip and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 145 degrees. Remove pork chops from the grill, tent them with foil and allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes.
• To serve, add a sprinkle of oregano and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Enjoy!

GREEK PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Freeze option: Freeze chops with marinade in a freezer container. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill as directed.

GRILLED GREEK PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper and oregano in a plastic food storage bag and mix well.
• Use a sharp knife and make several small slits into the pork chops before adding them to the marinade mixture.
• Marinate for at least one hour, mixing occasionally. (Two hours is ideal at room temperature).
• Barbecue or grill in the usual manner, using the marinade to brush on while cooking.

MARINATED BROILED (OR GRILLED) PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler (or prepare outdoor grill).
• Mix together all ingredients except pork chops; pour over the pork chops, making sure they're all well coated; let sit for 15 minutes or refrigerate for longer marinating.
• Broil, or grill, for at least 3 1/2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
• Serve at once.

GREEK-ALICIOUS GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim fat from chops and pierce each side with fork twice. Place in resealable bag.
• In small bowl, combine honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano, oil, garlic salt and cayenne pepper. Pour over chops.
• Seal bag and turn to coat chops.
• Marinate in refrigerator for 4-24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Drain chops and discard marinade.
• For a Charcoal Grill: Place chops on grill rack over medium coals.
• Grill uncovered for 11-14 mins., turning once halfway through, until chops are slightly pink in center and juices run clear.
• For gas grill: Preheat grill on high, then reduce heat to medium.
• Place chops on rack over heat, cover, and grill as above.

PORK LOIN WITH CREAMY DIJON YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Place pork in small roasting pan. Sprinkle with herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover tightly and bake about 1 hour or until inside is 160 degrees (*Or place all previous ingredients in a foil pack and grill for about 30 minutes or until inside is 160 degrees ).
• While pork cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl; allow to come to about room temperature. When pork is done, slice and top with sauce. Garnish with more dill, if desired.

MARINATED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour over chops.
• Marinate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Pre-heat and oil grill.
• Sear chops over medium-hot direct heat, rotating 1/4 turn after a couple minutes to score.
• Turn to seal other side.
• Move to indirect heat, and turn occasionally.
• Cook until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Let rest a couple of minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!