I found that coating pork chops with this easy rub a day in advance gave the pork a chance to really absorb the flavors. You can make this as a make ahead/freezer meal by coating the pork (or even chicken) and freeze. When you're ready to prepare, defrost the seasoned meat and then proceed to cook on the grill or in a grill pan/skillet. The ease in preparing and cooking makes this a great dish on a busy weeknight!
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile peppers
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic flakes
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat.- Combine first 6 ingredients; rub evenly over both sides of pork. Lightly coat pork with cooking spray. Place pork on grill pan; cover and grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 3 minutes.
Now that's what I'm talking about. Can't wait to have this for dinner.
ReplyDeleteI have way too many spices. OR just the right amount of spices, but not enough space for them!
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