Caprese Pork Chops
Andi Bidwell
Updated May 4, 2012
Mozzarella-smothered pork chops topped with tomatoes and basil make one killer capers-inspired dinner.
Caprese Pork Chops
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 25 min
- Ingredients 9
- Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (5 to 6 oz each)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic-pepper blend
- 2 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
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Step1Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, stir together tomato, sliced basil, salt, vinegar and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil; set aside.
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Step2Rub both sides of pork chops with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle garlic-pepper blend on both sides of pork.
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Step3Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F.
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Step4Place slice of cheese on top of each pork chop. Cover grill; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Place pork on dinner plates; let rest 3 minutes.
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Step5Spoon tomato mixture over each pork chop; garnish each with a fresh basil leaf.
Nutrition
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