Earthy Grilled Pork Chop Rub Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH DRY SPICE RUB

Steps:

• In small bowl combine all dry rub ingredients, mix well.
• Generously coat each pork chop with the spice rub. As the name suggests, rub the spice mix into the meat.
• Place chops in single layer in a sealed container in the fridge for at least 1 hour for best results.
• Remove chops from fridge half an hour before grilling to bring up to room temperature.
• Use a paper towel to coat grill grates evenly but sparingly with canola oil to help prevent food from sticking.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat.
• Grill chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Flip only once or twice max.
• Remove from grill and tent loosely with foil for 5 minutes for maximum juiciness.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BASIL-GARLIC RUB

Steps:

• With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and process to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB RUB

Steps:

• To brine the chops: Heat the water, salt, sugar and molasses in a pan, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
• Pour into a large zip-lock bag or a tupperware container and let cool down slightly, then add the ice cubes.
• When the brine is cold, add the chops.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but no more than 6.
• Remove the chops from the brine, dry completely with paper towels.
• Discard the brine.
• In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients and mix well.
• Lightly rub the mixture into both sides of each pork chop.
• If using a gas grill, set one side on low, the other medium high.
• If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals so that there are thicker and thinner layers of coals for varying degrees of heat.
• When the thicker layers of coals are hot, set the chops directly over them, or over the hottest part of the gas grill.
• Sear the chops over the hot area for about 1 1/2 minute.
• per side, then move them to the less hot areas.
• Cover the grill and continue to cook until the chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
• (about 3 minutes more per side).
• Transfer to a platter and let rest, uncovered for about 5 minutes before serving.
• NOTE: You could cook this chops inside in a frying pan.
• Just cook the 1 1/2 minutes per side over medium high heat, then put the pan in the oven at 375 degrees and let the chops finish cooking.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA RUB

Steps:

• Combine smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Pat chops dry with a paper towel and evenly distribute dry ingredient mixture on front and back of each chop. With fingertips, lightly rub dry ingredient mixture into the chops on both sides.
• Place chops on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• Remove rubbed chops from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• While chops are getting to room temperature, clean the grate of an outdoor gas grill and preheat to medium heat.
• When the grill is ready, lightly spray chops with avocado oil spray.
• Lightly oil the grill grates, place chops on the grill, and cook for about 3 minutes. Rotate chops 90 degrees to create a criss-cross grill pattern and continue grilling for 3 minutes. Turn chops and grill until pork chops are no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Remove to a serving platter and allow to rest under a foil tent, for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

EASY PAN-GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SPICY RUB RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine seasonings-thyme, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper-and cover pork thoroughly. Let the chops stand at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Coat the grill pan or broiler rack with olive oil.
• Pan grill over medium heat or broil about 4 inches from the heat source for about 6 minutes.
• Turn and grill for 6 to 8 minutes longer-until chops are cooked through.
• Cook time depends on the thickness of chops, but check to make sure meat is at least 145 F in the center of the thickest chop. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chops.
• Serve with potatoes and a leafy green vegetable or salad.

EARTHY GRILLED PORK CHOP RUB

Steps:

• Heat a small skilled to medium-high. Add allspice, cumin, coriander, and peppercorns. Stir frequently and toast until seeds begin to pop and smoke a bit.
• Add toasted spices, bay leaves, and thyme to spice grinder and grind into a fine powder.
• Mix 1 tablespoon (or more, to taste) of ground spice mixture with remaining dry ingredients.
• Rub healthy amount of rub onto meat and let rest in refrigerator for at least one hour, preferably more. Grill as desired.

PORK CHOP RUB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Sprinkle each ingredient onto the chop.
• Drizzle 1 tsp of the oil on top of the chop, and rub it in with the back of a spoon or your finger.
• Turn the chop over, and repeat on the other side.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes (could be more or less- it all depends on the size of your chops).
• Enjoy!