Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops coated in a flavorful blend of paprika, pepper, and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection with beautiful criss-cross marks. This recipe creates a delicious crust while keeping the meat tender and moist.
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Spanish
- •1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1 tablespoon coarse salt, either kosher or sea salt
- •¾ teaspoon sugar
- •¾ teaspoon chili powder
- •¾ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- •¾ teaspoon onion powder
- •¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
- •6 pieces bone-in pork rib chops
- •1 spray vegetable oil spray
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
At least 1 and up to 8 hours before you plan to grill the pork chops, prepare the dry rub, combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Coat the chops with the spice mixture, place them in a large plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate.
15 min
- 2.
Fire up the grill, bringing the heat to medium (4 to 5 seconds with the hand test).
10 min
- 3.
Remove the chops from the refrigerator and let them sit covered at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
20 min
- 4.
Spray the chops with oil and transfer them to the grill. Grill for 18 to 20 minutes total. Turn onto each side twice, rotating the chops a half turn each time to get criss-cross grill marks. The chops are done when just a hint of pink remains at the center. Serve hot.
20 min
