Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe

Grilled Pork With Basil Rub Recipe.

Does anything smell more like high summer than fresh, newly-crushed basil? Even without a ripe tomato as its partner-in-crime, basil brings an irresistible herbal flavor (not to mention a mouthwatering smell!) to these pork chops, in the form of a quick and simple wet rub. With some lemon along for the ride, it’s a very fresh and light way to serve your pork chops. And with all the flavor from the herbs and citrus, this is an ideal choice for anyone on the autoimmune protocol (where a lot of spices are iffy or downright forbidden). You won’t find any paprika, chili, or other nightshade-based spices here, so it’s a delicious meal that won’t interrupt your healing.

If you want to make the rub even easier, you can throw it all in a blender to combine instead of mixing it by hand. Then just introduce it to the pork chops, let them hang out together and get friendly for a while, and then toss the meat on the grill until it’s as done as you like it (the precise time will vary depending on the thickness of your chops).

Stuck for a side dish? Try the lemon-herb zucchini from this recipe for a quick vegetable that you can throw right on the grill with the pork. Or just toss on any other vegetable that you have; the beauty of such a simple flavor is that it’s easy to pair with pretty much anything. Just grab your favorite vegetable, slice, grill until it’s perfectly charred, and enjoy!