MARINATED PORK CHOPS WITH PEANUT PARSLEY PESTO - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce) boneless, center cut pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup tightly packed fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts
• 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese