American · Dinner
Grilled Pork Chops
Bone-in pork loin chops rubbed with paprika, garlic, and brown sugar, then grilled over direct heat until caramelized outside and juicy within. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh thyme, served alongside grilled lemon and olive oil for a smoky, savory chop.
$4
10 minsPrep
12 minsCook
22 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
492Calories
40.9gProtein
31.6gFat
9.5gCarbs
6gSugar
0.8gFiber
1290mgSodium
137mgChol
Instructions
1
Prep
In a small bowl mix the paprika, minced garlic, brown sugar, salt, and pepper into a rub, then coat the chop with olive oil and rub.
2
Marinate
Leave the rubbed chop at room temperature for 45 minutes to lose its chill.
3
Sear
Grill the chop over direct medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until deep grill marks form and edges caramelize.
4
Grill
Flip and grill the second side over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until a thermometer at the center reads 145F.
5
Plate
Rest the chop 5 minutes, scatter fresh thyme leaves over the top, then squeeze the grilled lemon half across before serving.
Serves
1 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 bone-in pork loin chop, about 7.4 oz (210g)
- 1 tsp1 tsp paprika
- 1 clove1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp15ml olive oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/21/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper