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Grilled Spiced Pork Chops A plated, fully cooked grilled pork chop sliced to show its juicy, white interior, garnished lightly with chopped fresh herbs, ready to serve.

Grilled Spiced Pork Chops

Juicy Grilled Spiced Pork Chops in a fragrant sweet and savory spice rub, perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grilled
Keyword: easy dinner, grilled pork, pork chops, sweet spice rub
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
resting time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 336kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 6 pork chops 1 inch thick (bone-in or boneless, room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing the chops
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark, packed
  • 3 tablespoons paprika smoked or sweet, depending on preference
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder or finely powdered dried onion
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves freshly ground if possible
  • 2 teaspoons salt kosher or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Place pork chops on a tray and lightly brush half of the olive oil on both sides.
    Six raw pork chops on a baking sheet, being brushed with oil or marinade, showing their pink flesh and white marbling, ready for seasoning.
  • Evenly coat one side of the pork chops with half of the prepared spice rub.
    Six raw pork chops evenly coated with a reddish-brown dry rub, pressed gently with a hand to adhere the spices before grilling.
  • Flip the pork chops, brush with remaining olive oil, and sprinkle the remaining spice rub on top.
  • Preheat a clean grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 204°C).
  • Grill the pork chops with the lid closed for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
    Six pork chops on a grill, each coated in a reddish spice rub, cooking over black grill grates, beginning to sear with some dark grill marks forming.
  • Remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
    Close-up of four pork chops on a grill, seared with a darkened, caramelized crust, showing the texture of the spice rub and lightly charred edges.

Notes

These pork chops are a family favorite! The sweet and aromatic spice rub caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a tender, flavorful bite that’s perfect for weekend dinners or a quick weeknight treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 336kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 37g (74%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 114mg (38%) | Sodium: 860mg (37%) | Potassium: 678mg (19%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 172IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 24mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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