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Lemon Sage Pork Chops

By
Andrew Chase
The unique fragrance and flavour of fresh summer sage is a natural partner for pork.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp  (5 mL)  finely grated lemon rind
  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp  (60 mL)  olive oil
  • 2 tbsp  (30 mL)  minced fresh sage leaves (Substitute 2 tsp/10 mL crumbled dried sage)
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed, grated or pounded into paste
  • 1 tsp  (5 mL)  paprika
  • 1 tsp  (5 mL)  salt
  • 1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  black pepper
  • 6 to 8 bone-in pork loin chops (about 3 lb/1.5 kg)

Preparation

Mix together lemon rind, lemon juice, 2 tbsp/ 30 mL of the oil, sage, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub all over pork. Marinate for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Cook pork on greased grill over medium-high heat, turning once and basting occasionally with remaining oil, just until no longer pink in centre, 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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