Bruschetta Style BBQ Pork Chops
- 2 whole Large And Firm Tomatoes, Diced Small
- 1/2 whole Large Red Onion, Finely Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Basting
- 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Plus More For Drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 whole Large Basil Leaves, Cut Into Thin Strips
- 4 whole Boneless Pork Chops
- Salt And Pepper, To Taste, For The Chops
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Or Sliced Thinly
- Preheat your grill on high for at least 10 minutes.
- Make your bruschetta topping by gently tossing together the tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and basil leaves in a medium-sized bowl.
- Set aside.
- Season your pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Just before placing them on the grill, lightly baste with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill for 3 or more minutes per side depending on the thickness of your chops.
- Remove the meat from the grill when it reaches 140F in the thickest part of the chop.
- Place chops on a baking tray.
- Top chops with mozzarella cheese and place under your broiler for about one minute, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove tray from oven.
- Let the chops rest for at least 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Top with a heaping spoonful of the bruschetta mixture, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Note: If you dont want to deal with broiling the cheese, then you can do it while the chops are still on the grill.
- Simply add it to the pork as soon as you flip the chops over, and close the lid to finish cooking and melt the cheese.
- If you do this, make sure to cook these chops to 145F; the meat will finish cooking while it rests.
- Recipe adapted from Jacquelynne Steve.
tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, basil, chops, salt, mozzarella cheese
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/bruschetta-style-bbq-pork-chops/ (may not work)