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Grilled Basil Rubbed Pork Chop with Nectarines

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This grilled pork chop with nectarines recipe is the perfect duo combined with a sprinkle of pine nuts and crumbled cheese.

A grilled pork chop is served on a white plate with grilled nectarines, crumbled blue cheese and pine nuts.

Several years ago, I gave the Gr8 guys Bobby Flay's cookbook "Grill It;" a perfect foodie guy gift. Fortunately, I also bought a copy for myself.

Right off the bat, I decided to try it out instead of shelving it. The first recipe I chose was the Grilled Basil-Rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarines.

This delicious grilled pork chop paired with a grilled nectarine is a perfect duo. Topped with a rub of basil and a sprinkle of blue cheese and pine nuts, makes this is a perfect recipe.

Boneless pork chops are one of my favorite meats to grill and this pork chop with nectarines recipe is so easy and so tasty.

The combination of the savory chops with the sweet fruit is undeniably delicious!

Grilled individual pork chops in a glass pan.

Rubbing the pork with basil leaves infuses a family favorite flavor into the meat. After a good rub, throw them on the grill.

Using your favorite meat thermometer, take them off the grill when they reach 145℉ - 150℉.

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Adding the grilled nectarines with the pork looks great on the plate and we all know fruit and pork are a perfect pairing.

Nectarine halves on a fired up grill.

The blue cheese gives the dish a salty punch that Kyle and I love. Finish the grilled pork chops and nectarines with toasted pine nuts, basil slivers and a drizzle of honey.

We have gone back to this recipe time and time again as it is always a crowd pleaser.

White dinner plate with a grilled pork chop, grilled nectarine halves, red potatoes and asparagus along the side.

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Grilled Basil Rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarines

Recipe adapted from Bobby Flay's "Grill It". This delicious grilled pork chop paired with a grilled nectarine is a perfect duo. Topped with a rub of basil and a sprinkle of blue cheese and pine nuts, makes this is a perfect recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joel

Ingredients

  • 4 center-cut boneless pork chops, 1-inch-thick
  • 16 basil leaves, 8 left whole and 8 sliced into ribbons
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 nectarines, slightly under ripe, halved and pitted
  • 4 ounces (about 1 cup) blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted, see Gr8 tip below
  • Coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Turn your grill on to a high heat.
  • Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel.
  • Rub each side of the pork chops with a basil leaf.
  • Brush with 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the chops until you see grill marks, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature is 145º F, for medium rare; or 150º for medium.
  • Remove to a plate, tent loosely with foil and let rest while you grill the nectarines.
  • Brush each of the cut sides of the nectarines with olive oil and place each, cut side down, onto the grill.
  • Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To continue to soften the nectarines, turn them over and grill for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove the nectarines from the grill and immediately top each with blue cheese.
  • Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with sliced basil leaves, pine nuts, and black pepper.
  • Serve with the pork chops. 

Notes

Gr8 Tip:
To toast seeds or nuts:
Put a single layer of seeds or nuts in a saute′ pan and toast over medium-low heat (either on the grates of the grill or on the stove top), shaking the pan every couple of minutes to prevent burning, until lightly golden brown and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely. Watch these carefully, as the oil content in the nuts will burn quickly!
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  1. Kyle

    Hi Grover! If the girls like peaches, try those. Either fruit is delicious off the grill and at least you and Nadine can give it a try. Also, if the blue cheese is too strong for the girls, try crumbled goat cheese or feta. Have a gr8 weekend with your beautiful family!

  2. Robert

    J&K
    I’m going to BBQ some Pork chops this Labor Day weekend!! But the girls do not like nectarines

    GroverC