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Herby grilled pork chops with apple slaw

Herby British Pork Chop Steaks with Apple Slaw

Bone-in pork chops marinated with garlic and garden herbs, grilled until nicely charred and served with a crisp apple and cabbage slaw. A very British pork-and-apple flavour combination tailored for the BBQ.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 41 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pork chops
  • 4 bone-in pork loin or shoulder chops about 2-3 cm thick
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the apple slaw
  • 1/2 small white cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 1 crisp apple such as Braeburn, cut into matchsticks
  • 3 spring onions finely sliced
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Step 1

  1. In a shallow dish, mix olive oil, garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add the pork chops, turning to coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 1-4 hours.

Step 2

  1. For the apple slaw, combine cabbage, carrot, apple and spring onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, then pour over the veg and toss to coat. Chill until needed.

Step 3

  1. Remove the chops from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking.

Step 4

  1. Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat.

Step 5

  1. Grill the pork chops for about 5-8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely charred and cooked through. Aim for an internal temperature of around 70 C in the thickest part.

Step 6

  1. Rest the chops for 5 minutes, then serve with a generous spoonful of apple slaw.

Notes

Do not overcook pork chops. Modern advice suggests they are safe and still juicy at around 70 C with a short rest.
A pinch of fennel seeds in the marinade pairs nicely with pork if you enjoy that flavour.