Marinated Pork Chops With Rosemary And Garlic

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: pork chops are the most underrated cut of meat out there! They’re lean, affordable, and, with the right cooking technique, insanely delicious. Plus, they cook quickly, making them an excellent protein for a weeknight meal. Get ready to harness the power of spices, herbs, and even fruit to make a meal with some serious flavor. Marinated pork chops with rosemary and garlic are ideal for your weekly meal rotation, especially when mango season arrives. 🥭 Another key to perfect pork chops? Let them rest for about 10 minutes before slicing them. That allows the juices to distribute evenly throughout the meat and gives you an extra juicy chop.😅

Recipe Ingredients

How to Marinate Pork Chops With Rosemary and Garlic

Marinade – Blend the rosemary, garlic, paprika, cayenne, and soy sauce in a food processor or with a mortar and pestle. Marinate – Lightly salt the pork chops, then pour the garlic rosemary marinade over them. Cover them and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until you’re ready to cook. (Photos 1-2) Mango Salsa – In a medium bowl, mix the mango, jalapenos, avocado, onions, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. (Photo 3) Cook – Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan until hot. Cook the pork chops, flipping once, until they’ve browned and cooked to the desired doneness. Or grill them on high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on their thickness. In any case, the chops are ready when the internal temperature reaches 145℉ (65℃). (Photo 4) Rest – Let the chops rest for about 10 minutes before topping them with the mango salsa and serving. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

You can marinate the pork chops and make the salsa the night before you plan to serve this dish. Store them both in the fridge in separate airtight containers. The next day, remove them from the fridge, cook the pork chops, and serve.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Refrigerate leftover pork chops and salsa separately in airtight containers for 3-5 days. To reheat the pork chops, pop them in the microwave or air fryer. You could also reheat them back in the skillet or in your oven. Just keep the temperature fairly low and remove them as soon as they are heated through to avoid drying them out.

What Goes With Marinated Pork Chops With Rosemary and Garlic

Marinated pork chops topped with mango salsa go beautifully with coconut jasmine rice, some air fryer plantains, and a cool glass of sorrel drink. Finish off this tropical-themed meal with a mango fool for dessert.