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How to Make Grilled Pork Chops with Smoked Paprika Rub - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled pork chops are a classic dish that can be enjoyed year-round, but there's just something special about enjoying them during the summer months. This recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Smoked Paprika Rub takes the traditional grilled pork chop to a whole new level of flavor, making it a standout dish for any cookout or barbecue.

The key to this recipe is the smoked paprika rub, which adds a deep, smoky flavor to the pork chops. Combined with the char from the grill, the result i...

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Ingredients

  • 6 (5 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick
  • avocado cooking oil spray
  • 1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Marinate Time: 8 hrs
  • Rest Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 pork chops

  • Combine smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Pat chops dry with a paper towel and evenly distribute dry ingredient mixture on front and back of each chop. With fingertips, lightly rub dry ingredient mixture into the chops on both sides.
  • Place chops on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  • Remove rubbed chops from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • While chops are getting to room temperature, clean the grate of an outdoor gas grill and preheat to medium heat.
  • When the grill is ready, lightly spray chops with avocado oil spray.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates, place chops on the grill, and cook for about 3 minutes. Rotate chops 90 degrees to create a criss-cross grill pattern and continue grilling for 3 minutes. Turn chops and grill until pork chops are no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove to a serving platter and allow to rest under a foil tent, for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

    • Nutrition

    227 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 549mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Potassium: 578mg

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