Pork Chops With Indian Spice Rub Recipe

Name: Grilled Pork Chops With Indian Spice Rub
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 bone-in pork loin chops (about 1 inch thick); 1 tablespoon/15 mL cumin (ground); 1 tablespoon/15 mL brown sugar; 2 dried chilies; 1 teaspoon/5 mL whole cloves; 1 teaspoon/5 mL coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL cardamom powder; 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL cinnamon (ground); 1/4 teaspoon/1.25 mL garlic powder; 1 teaspoon/5 mL kosher salt

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total: 38 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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Grilled pork chops are delicious, but the marriage between the open flame and Indian-inspired spices takes this dish to another level. These chops can be cooked on a gas unit, but the flavors of the spices will truly awaken over charcoal. Serve with rice, potatoes, or grilled veggies. The options are endless and these chops work well for casual or fancy dining.

6 bone-in pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 dried chiles
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Gather the ingredients.
Place chiles, cloves, peppercorns, mustard and coriander seeds in a spice grinder. Grind until spices are a fine powder. Pour into a bowl and add remaining spices.
Place pork chops onto a baking sheet. Take rub and apply all over the front and back of the meat. Let stand at room temperature for up to 20 minutes. If you are making ahead of time, coat with spices, cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature before placing onto the grill.
To prepare for charcoal grilling, remove the cooking grate and light the charcoal in a charcoal chimney (look for a red, ashen color to the briquettes). You will need enough charcoal to cover half the coal grate, about 2 layers thick. Place cooking grate over hot coals and open vent. Oil grate and place chops onto grill directly over the coals. Grill for 2 minutes per side. Move to the indirect cooking space (where there are no coals) and continue cooking for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is between 160 and 165 F.
Remove from grill and cover with foil. Allow chops to rest for 5 minutes. If using a gas unit, set temperature for medium-high heat and cook 8 to 9 minutes per side or until internal temperature is right. After the meat has had a chance to rest, serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
75	Calories
3g	Fat
4g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	75
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 232mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 146mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.