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How can I replicate the Greek taverna grilled pork chop at home?

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One of my favorite dishes to order at the taverna is the pork chop, but I can never seem to replicate this beauty at home. Someone please help!!

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This is a tough one....and I feel like it's all in the cut of the meat. Meat in Greece is usually local and very high quality. Try finding a really good butcher, and splurge on a really nice piece of pork. Good luck!
 
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knicks_fan87 said:
One of my favorite dishes to order at the taverna is the pork chop, but I can never seem to replicate this beauty at home. Someone please help!!

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By replicate, do you just want to know how to season it before grilling? I simply sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder and when done I squeeze lemons on top. Mine looks like the picture, but I'm sure it doesn't TASTE like what we'd get at a Taverna in Greece. There's something about the freshness of the food in Greece that can't be replicated here in the US.
 
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Joni T. said:
By replicate, do you just want to know how to season it before grilling? I simply sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder and when done I squeeze lemons on top. Mine looks like the picture, but I'm sure it doesn't TASTE like what we'd get at a Taverna in Greece. There's something about the freshness of the food in Greece that can't be replicated here in the US.
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So true, it is about the freshness of the meat. This seasoning sounds amazing though!
 
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So true, it is about the freshness of the meat. This seasoning sounds amazing though!
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Amazing? I feel so uncreative just using oregano and garlic powder on most things I cook. Although when I make chicken pilaf I simply put in cinnamon.
 
The meat is probably super fresh in Greece. I would try marinating them for at least two hours in a ladolemono dressing (oil, lemon, and spices) before grilling them, though. I find that a marinade like that is used a lot in Greece. A simple recipe: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, one 1 minced garlic clove, salt and pepper to taste. Pulse in a blender or food processor, then pour over the pork chops to marinate them.
 
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