I love using lavender in my
cooking, and I'm always experimenting. You'll love this easy and delicious recipe.
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Grilled Pork Chops with Lavender Flowers
Recipe Type:
Pork,
Culinary Lavender,
Diet
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
4 pork loin or rib chops, about 3/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon coarse
salt
1 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried culinary
lavender
2 teaspoons minced fresh
thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin
olive oil
Preparation:
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, lavender, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil; rub mixture onto the pork chops. Cover the chops with plastic
wrap and let sit 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.
Preheat
Barbecue grill. Place pork chops onto hot grill. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and grill 4 to 5 minutes; turn and grill an
additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F on a
meat thermometer.
This
is the type of cooking and meat thermometer that I prefer and use in my cooking. I get many readers
asking what cooking/meat thermometer that I prefer and use in my cooking and baking. I, personally, use the
Thermapen Thermometer shown in the photo on the right. Originally designed for professional users, the
Super-Fast Thermapen Thermometer is used by chefs all over the world. To learn more about this excellent
thermometer and to also purchase one (if you desire), just click on the underlined:
Thermapen Thermometer.
Remove from barbecue and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
