Smoky Grilled Pork Chops

A quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, these smoky grilled pork chops are ready in just 15 minutes! 

Grilling season is one of my favorite times of year because it makes healthy cooking so dang easy! 

Boneless grilled pork chops is one of our go-to dinner recipes because they are such an affordable, lean source of protein.

The key with any lean cut of meat is to add as much flavor with a spice rub or marinade. For these juicy grilled pork chops I create a simple spice rub made with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder and brown sugar.

As the pork grills, the sugar caramelizes created a sweet crust that pairs perfectly with the smoky, salty, spicy flavors of the rub.

Serve with grilled veggies and dinner is done. Leftovers taste delicious over a salad or in a sandwich.

Your fork is waiting.

Smoky Grilled Pork Chops

Course: Dinner, Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free, grilled, pork

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 237

Author: Liz Della Croce

A quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, these smoky grilled pork chops are ready in just 15 minutes! 

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Ingredients

• 4 pork chops boneless
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper

Instructions

• Pre-heat grill over high heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the spice rub: smoked paprika through cayenne. Rub mixture onto both sides of the pork chops. 
• Grill pork for 7-9 minutes per side, turning once, or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees or higher. Total cooking time will vary based on thickness of chops.
• Let chops rest at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Smoky Grilled Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)

Calories 237 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 89mg30%

Sodium 942mg41%

Potassium 590mg17%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 985IU20%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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