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June 22, 2015

Greek Grilled Pork plus a Giveaway

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I am honored to be partnering again with the National Pork Board and Kroger to kick-off grilling season and inspire you to “crash” your grill with pork all summer long. As always, all opinions are my own. #GrillPork

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

When I shared the recipe with you for Pina Colada Pork Chops a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that crashing my grill this summer with pork put me in mind of the movie Wedding Crashers. Well THAT reference got me thinking about another favorite movie of mine, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Remember that one? The mom used Windex as a cure-all and had never heard of a Bundt cake… so funny.

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

Anyway, I decided this time my pork crash experience should take on a Greek theme. I marinated my boneless pork chops in a Greek-style marinade with plenty of lemon, fresh oregano, olive oil and wine. I chopped a whole bunch of fresh herbs and produce to create a from-scratch Tabbouleh to serve as a super flavorful condiment for both the grilled pork and potatoes. This fresh and vibrant summer meal is a “crasher” you should be moving up to the very top of your guest list!

And speaking of guest lists, this crash experience was attended by our good friends who also happen to be our across the street neighbors. They live where “our pool” is… in other words, they have a beautiful backyard with a pool that my children think is theirs. We are always crashing their yard to swim, so it’s only fair they crash our yard to eat! In fact, my neighbor is who first served me grilled potatoes, so really this meal kind of belongs to her too.

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

Now before I get to sharing the recipe for this Greek Grilled Pork, I am excited to tell you that Kroger and the National Pork Board have provided a great prize package for one of my Foodtastic Mom readers. I get to pick one lucky winner (at random) to receive this grill kit which includes Sur la Table grill tools, a pig-shaped wooden cutting board, a grill mit and an electric meat thermometer PLUS a $75 KROGER GIFT CARD to get you stocked up on plenty of fresh pork from the meat counter. 

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

a Rafflecopter giveaway

These boneless chops were on-sale at my local Kroger and the marinade makes for some seriously flavorful pork. I grilled my chops low and slow according to the National Pork Board’s recommendation for an internal temperature of between 145 – 160 degrees Farenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest.  These thick pork chops took about 20 minutes to cook and I’m always glad I have an electric thermometer to take the guess-work out of knowing if they are done or not. 

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

I decided grilled potatoes would go really well with the pork and fresh Tabbouleh. I boiled them until they were almost fork tender and then rinsed them under cold water. After drizzling them with some olive oil, I grilled them on low for about 10 minutes until the skin was nice and crispy and the insides soft and tender. They’re kind of like fancied (and healthier) french fries!

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

So what do you think? Would you let this Greek Grilled Pork crash your grill this summer? You should! Be sure and enter to win this fabulous prize package and don’t forget to Pin or Print the recipe. Enjoy!

Greek Grilled Pork by Foodtastic Mom #GrillPork

 

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Greek Grilled Pork

Servings 4

Ingredients

for the marinade

  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2 T. fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 T. sugar
  • 1 t. garlic powder
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • 1 t. smoked paprika
  • 1 t. salt

for the Tabbouleh

  • 3 T. fine bulgur
  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 1 lb. Roma tomatoes seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 c. feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 c. flat-leaf parsley minced
  • 1 c. mint leaves minced
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. all spice
  • 1/4 t. cinnamon
  • 1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together all the marinade ingredients, olive oil through salt. Place four boneless pork chops in a gallon-sized zipper bag and pour the marinade over the chops. Refrigerate and marinate overnight.
  • Remove the pork about an hour before grilling to bring up to room temperature.
  • Preheat grill to high. Scrape grill grates and turn heat to low. Grill pork on one side, for about 8 minutes. Turn over and grill until the internal temperature of the pork reaches between 145 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the pork to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

To make the Tabbouleh

  • Soak the bulgur for 15 minutes in the 1/2 cup of warm water. Drain and rinse the bulgur. In a large bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, chopped tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Serve the room temperature Tabbouleh over the grilled pork chops (and potatoes).

Notes

To make the potatoes:
Cover small potatoes with water and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are just barely fork tender. Rinse the potatoes under cold water.
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and grill over low heat for about 10 minutes, turning so all the outer skin gets crisp.
Remove the potatoes from the grill and drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Adapted from Saveur
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  1. Barbara Riffe says

    June 22, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I love stuffed and baked pork chops.

    Reply
  2. Ashley Tallman says

    June 22, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Pulled pork bbq

    Reply
  3. Heather Schaffner says

    June 22, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I love porkchops, although I rarely cook them myself

    Reply
  4. Esther Thurman says

    June 22, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    My favorite way to fix pork is with a jalapeno glaze, cooked on the grill. Yum!

    Reply
  5. Kim ONeill says

    June 22, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    sweet and sour pork in the crockpot.

    Reply
  6. Annette says

    June 23, 2015 at 2:21 am

    My favorite way to cook pork is in the slow cooker; I love pulled pork for sandwiches and tacos.

    Reply
  7. Dawn Monroe says

    June 23, 2015 at 5:54 am

    I like to make pork sausage with grilled peppers and onions. It taste and smells amazing!

    Reply
  8. Julie Wood says

    June 23, 2015 at 7:58 am

    My favorite way to cook pork is to make my baby back barbecued ribs! So delicious!

    Reply
  9. HS kraftmaking says

    June 23, 2015 at 11:03 am

    My favorite is to grill pork chop.

    Reply
  10. Erin Ellis says

    June 23, 2015 at 11:18 am

    I love to make BBQ pulled pork. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.

    Erin

    Reply
  11. Elena says

    June 23, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I like grilled pork chops

    Reply
  12. Amy L says

    June 23, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I like to brine thick pork chops and grill them

    Reply
  13. susitravl says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I like to grill mustard marinated pork tenderloins.

    Reply
  14. cezovski says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:04 am

    I like BBQ’d pork chops with a little BBQ sauce on them.
    RAFFLECOPTER: CAROLSUE

    Reply
  15. manda says

    June 24, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Grill it!

    Reply
  16. Ray Ray Cartucci says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    I love BBQ pork…..or plain and fried….any way I can get it.

    Reply
  17. sandy says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Smoked ribs, pulled pork, Sweet and Sour Pork over rice. Depends on my mood, but pork always fits in.

    Reply
  18. Elle says

    June 25, 2015 at 9:01 am

    I love pulled pork sandwiches.

    Reply
  19. Linda says

    June 25, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I like pork chops on the grill.

    Reply
  20. ronda says

    June 25, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    pork chops on the grill are awesome

    Reply
  21. mami2jcn says

    June 26, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I like marinated spare ribs on the grill.

    Reply
  22. 1froglegs says

    June 26, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    I like barbecued rope sausage on a tortilla.

    Reply
  23. Susan D says

    June 27, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I like plain ole’ pork chops grilled and seasoned with salt and pepper, then served with a generous portion of mango chutney.

    Reply
  24. Tracie Cooper says

    June 28, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    I love to baked them in the oven with butter, onion, celery and panko bread crumbs! tmichellecooper55@gmail.com

    Reply

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