Grilled Lemon Garlic Pork Chops

Summertime. Lemon. Garlic. Meat. And the grill. That's all you need for a warm weather meal when you want to spend the least amount of time in the kitchen as possible! These Grilled Lemon Garlic Pork Chops fit the bill just right.

These grilled pork chops are so easy to make that they really don't warrant a written recipe although I will give you one. I pour some avocado oil on a platter, add fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, and fresh chopped garlic … as much garlic as you want! I usually use three to four cloves for just as many pork chops.

Are you wondering why I use avocado oil rather than olive oil? I love olive oil and in the past, used it exclusively, but I'm a bit more choosy now. When I'm grilling, I use avocado oil because of its high smoking point. Why is that important? If an oil goes beyond its smoking point, it starts to disintegrate, lose its nutritional value, and produce toxins. You can find a great article on using different oils HERE.

Coat the pork chops with the marinade and let them set for awhile. "Awhile" sometimes means 30 minutes and sometimes it means 6 hours. Seriously, though, I like to let them marinate a good long time, but if I've neglected to prepare early enough, I don't let it stop me from making dinner!

Crank up the heat and get some pretty grill marks on both sides of the chops. Then turn the heat down a bit, close the lid, and let them cook until they reach about 145°F or still soft to the touch if you are that kind of cook. They won't be quite ready to eat yet, but if you leave them to rest, the residual heat (which is intensified if you are grilling the recommended bone-in chops) will continue to raise the temperature of the meat. By the time you are ready to sit down with fork and knife, they will be perfect! If you have any doubt, please don't think it's beneath you to use a meat thermometer! Better safe than sorry, right?

See what I mean? Luscious Grilled Lemon Garlic Pork Chops!

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