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Rosemary Peppered Pork Chops

Ingredients

Serves 4 - 6

  •  4 pork chops, 2.5cm thick
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • 3 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves or 1 tbsp          dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/4 tsp crushed chilli flakes 1 tbsp lemon juice 5   tbsp olive oil lemon wedges

Preparation method

Trim off excess fat from the chop. With scissors, cut snips through the remaining fat at 4cm (1 ½ in) intervals. Place garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, fennel seeds, chilli flakes, lemon juice and oil in a food processor or blender; pulse to a coarse paste. Rub the paste over both sides of the chops. Grill according to instructions below. Sprinkle with salt. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Outdoor
Grill over medium-hot coals until there is no trace of pink near the bone but the pork is still juicy, 8-10 minutes per side.

Indoor
Preheat a ridged cast iron grill pan over high heat. Grill until there is no trace of pink near the bone but the pork is still juicy, 8-10 minutes per side.

Think Ahead
Rub pork with paste up to 2 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate.

Cook's Note
Snipping the outer fat with scissors prevents the chops from curling and shrinking during cooking, allowing them to remain flat and to cook evenly.