Description
Sizzling Pork Chop Rub elevates classic grilling with bold, smoky flavors that dance across your palate. Perfectly seasoned and charred, these juicy chops deliver a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) black pepper
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to a medium-high temperature around 400°F, creating an ideal searing environment for the pork chops.
- Combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic spice blend.
- Thoroughly pat the pork chops dry using paper towels to ensure maximum seasoning adherence and promote optimal browning.
- Massage olive oil onto the surface of each pork chop, creating a light protective layer that helps the spice rub cling effectively.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over both sides of the pork chops, pressing the seasonings firmly into the meat to maximize flavor penetration.
- Position the seasoned pork chops onto the preheated grill, allowing them to cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes on each side until a beautiful caramelized crust forms.
- Monitor the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 145°F (63°C) for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Transfer the grilled pork chops to a clean plate and let them rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and ensuring a tender, succulent result.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for juicier results and better heat absorption during grilling.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance, allowing customization for different spice preferences.
- Let spice rub sit on meat for 15-30 minutes before grilling to enhance flavor penetration and create a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and prevent overcooking, which can make pork chops tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg