Best Spice Rubbed Pork Chops Recipes

SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 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.
• Fire up the grill, bringing the heat to medium (4 to 5 seconds with the hand test).
• Remove the chops from the refrigerator and let them sit covered at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
• 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.

SPICE RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH HORSERADISH MAPLE GLAZE AND MAPLE GLAZED GRILLED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.;
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.;
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Reserve 1/2 cup of the Maple-Horseradish Glaze and set aside. Brush pork chops on both sides with olive oil and season with salt. Rub 1 tablespoon of the rub onto 1 side of each pork chop. Grill, rub-side down until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Brush each chop with some of the Maple-Horseradish glaze and turn over. Continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes for medium doneness, brushing with some of the glaze. Remove the chops to a platter and brush with the reserved glaze.
• 2 sweet potatoes, cooked 3/4 of the way Spicy Maple Glaze
• Slice the potatoes, crosswise, into 1-inch thick slices. Brush with maple glaze and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

SAUTEED SPICE RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Make rub: mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or jar (You can store it for a couple of months in a tightly sealed jar.)
• Coat the chops generously with spice rub and let marinate for up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Let refrigerated meat come to room temperature before cooking. Scrape off any excess rub and pat the chops dry.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over high heat. When the pan is hot enough to sear the chops but not burn them, add the chops. They should make a gentle hissing sound when they hit the pan, not an explosive sputter. Adjust the heat if the pan seems too hot or remove the pan from the heat for 30 seconds or so (count this time as part of the overall cooking time). Sear the chops on one side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until beginning to brown lightly. Turn the chops over and sear for 1 minute more.
• Reduce the heat so that the chops continue to sizzle -- do not turn the heat so low that there are no more sizzling sounds (if the heat is too low, the chops will sweat and juices will exude from the meat and leave it dry. Cover the pan and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes more on the other side. The chops are done when the meat is firm but not hard when pressed with a finger. Better still, test them with an instant-read thermometer -- the meat should register 145 to 155 degrees and will still be acceptable at 160 degrees. For the juiciest results, remove the chops from the pan when they register 145 degrees, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes or so before serving, to stabilize the juices.
• To make the pan sauce: pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan, leaving any meat juices. Adjust the heat to medium and add garlic. Stir, cook for 30 seconds, then add remaining ingredients, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce it over high heat until it just turns syrupy. Put the pork chops back into the pan and turn them several times in the sauce to transfer the flavors -- this should take no more than 30 seconds. Serve chops with sauce

SPICE-RUBBED GRILL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with olive oil.
• Whisk together 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cumin and allspice in a small bowl. Sprinkle the pork chops with the rub. Grill the pork chops on each side 6 to 7 minutes, for a total of 12 to 14 minutes. Remove the chops to a plate and tent with foil.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Once the butter starts to foam, add the shallot and saute until tender. Add the flour and stir until pasty. Stir in the pomegranate juice, beef stock, red wine vinegar and raspberry preserves. Bring to a simmer while stirring. The sauce will thicken when it begins to simmer. Taste and then season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the pork chops over the rice with sauce ladled over top. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH SORGHUM BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the ketchup, sorghum, vinegar, mustard, ancho powder, habanero and some salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside about 1/2 cup for serving; keep warm.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat. Brush the top of the pork chops lightly with canola oil, and rub the oiled side with the spice rub. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Place the chops rub-side down over direct heat on the grill and cook until charred, about 4 minutes. Brush the tops with canola oil, flip, and cook for 1 minute, just to brown the bottom a bit. Brush the tops generously with barbecue sauce; shift them over to indirect heat and cook, covered, until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove the chops from the grill, brush them with more of the sauce and let rest, loosely tented, for 10 minutes. Serve with the reserved BBQ sauce.
• In a bowl, whisk together the ancho, coriander, mustard, paprika, pepper, salt, chile de arbol, cumin and oregano until blended. Store in a cool, dark place, tightly covered, for up to 6 months.
• Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large zip-top bag, combine coriander, brown sugar, cumin, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add pork and 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours (or up to 1 day).
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high; clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill pork, covered, about 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest, covered, 10 minutes.
• Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Toss zucchini with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grate 1 tablespoon lime zest, then cut limes into wedges. Transfer half the zucchini to a serving plate and sprinkle with zest and feta. Chop and refrigerate remaining zucchini for Herbed Ricotta Pasta with Corn and Zucchini. Serve zucchini and pork with lime wedges.

MOROCCAN SPICE RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine garlic, oil, cinnamon, coriander, cumin and paprika to form a paste. Press spice mixture onto both sides of each pork chop.
• Light coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Grill pork until there is no trace of pink near the bone, 6-8 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and season with pepper to taste.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE, MANGO AND POMEGRANATE CHUTNEY ADAPTED FROM BOBBY FLAY RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Prepare chutney: Place oil in medium sauté pan over high heat. Add onion, ginger and chili, and sauté until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Stir in diced apple, diced mango, apple cider, brown sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add apple slices and mango slices. Sauté for 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl, and allow to cool to room temperature. Fold in cilantro and pomegranate seeds, and set aside. 3. Prepare pork: heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Rub one side of each chop with spice mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. Place a medium ovenproof skillet over high heat, and add oil. When oil is smoking, place chops in pan rub-side down, and allow to sear for 30 seconds. Turn chops over, and place pan in oven until interior temperature reaches 160 degrees (for medium doneness), 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a heated platter, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with chutney. Yield: 2 servings.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Rub pork chops on both sides with spice rub. When skillet is hot, add oil, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Add pork chops, and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the pork chops.

WW SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and coat broiler pan with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, sugar, cumin, and garlic powder. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir until paste forms.
• Rub paste onto both sides of each pork chop, place on prepared pan and boil about 4 minutes on each side until inside is no longer pink.
• Serve with string beans drizzled with fresh lemon juice.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH CHICKPEA SIMMER

Steps:

• CHICKPEA SIMMER.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over med.
• heat; fry onion, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes until softened, 3 minute Add chickpeas and tomatoes; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer 20 minute Stir in spinach.
• Meanwhile, combine parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and garlic; rub over chops.
• In a nonstick skillet heat oil over med-high heat; fry chops, about 10 minute Serve with chickpes mixture.

ASIAN SPICE-RUBBED PORK CHOPS W/ WILD MUSHROOM-SOY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the Rub: combine all the ingredients in a bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, and mix well. (The rub keeps well for months stored at room temperature in a jar with a tight-fitting lid).
• For the Mushrooms: Heat 3 Tb of the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring until soft, about 5 minutes; do not brown. Raise the heat to high and add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until soft, about 8 minutes more. (The mushrooms will give off a lot of liquid, but the high heat will help cook it away). Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and sesame oil together in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup peanut oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently mix in the mushrooms (with their liquid) and cilantro. Taste for salt and pepper and set aside at room temperature. (The mushrooms can be made a few hours in advance and set aside at room temperature).
• For the Pork: Heat your grill to high. Brush the chops with oil and rub on one side with plenty of the spice rub. Grill the chops rub side down until lightly charred and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chops over, reduce the heat to medium or move to a cooler part of the grill, close the grill hood, and grill until just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes longer. Remove the chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Transfer to serving plates and spoon some of the mushroom salad over each chop. Serve immediately.

SPICE RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat broiler and coat broiler pan with cooking spray.
• 2. In a small bowl combine chili powder, sugar, cumin, and garlic powder. Add Worcestershire sauce (or A1 Steak Sauce) and stir to form a paste.
• 3. Rub paste on both sides of chops. Place on prepared pan and broil 4-5 minutes on each side and inside is no longer pink. Also goes great on the grill!