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I love using lavender in my
cooking, and I'm always experimenting. You'll love this easy and delicious recipe.
For more great Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie
Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out
my
Diet Recipe Index. Also check out my
Nutritional Chart
for fat grams, fiber grams, and
calories for all your favorite foods.
More great
Pork Recipes.
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.
Remove from barbecue and serve.
 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.
Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Pork Chops with Lavender Flowers -
Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
pork
chops |
4 (6-oz)
each |
12.2 |
346 |
8.4 |
|
olive
oil |
1
tablespoon |
14 |
120 |
4 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
26.2 |
466 |
12.4 |
Recipe
makes 4 servings.
Each Serving Totals - 6.5 Fat
Grams, 116.5 calories, 3.1 WW Points |
|
