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Love grilled pork chops but intimidated by their thickness? Or worse, do you tend to over cook this cut of meat? Let me show you how to grill the perfect pork chops. Tender and juicy, enjoy perfectly grilled pork chops in minutes.
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Step 1: Prep the pork chops
Pork is a deliciously flavorful and fatty cut of meat. All you need is a little bit of seasoning to enhance the natural flavors.
For the perfect balance of savory and a hint of sweetness, season the pork chops with Dad’s Sweet BBQ rub and Dad’s All Purpose rub. It’s the perfect blend mix on pork. Make sure to cover all sides of the meat. Do not be shy with the seasoning. Set aside and allow the chops to sweat and absorb the seasoning.
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Step 2: Grill the perfect pork chops
Preheat the grill to high heat or 450 degrees and set for dual zone grilling.
Place the seasoned pork chops on the direct side of the grates first. Flip every 2-3 minutes to get an even cook throughout. Once you see the a dark brown crust around the edges, move to the indirect side to finish grilling. Once the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees, remove them off the grill. Total grill time should be between 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat.
Let the grilled pork chops rest for 10 minutes which will help redistribute all the juices, finish cooking and leave the meat nice and tender. Serve and enjoy!
If you are looking for a topping to go with the grilled pork chops, check out my Peach Salsa recipe. It’s the perfect marriage.
Recipe Tip
Flipping the pork chops frequently allows the meat to cook evenly inside, especially on very thick cuts. Keeping it on too long on a side will dry out the meat.
ALWAYS rest cooked meat. That will keep the juices inside and allow you to enjoy tender meat with each slice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The best way to avoid dry meat or know if any protein is ready is to check the internal temperature. Pork especially! Remove the pork chops at 140 internal degrees and rest for 10 minutes for the perfect tender and juicy meat.
All my recipes can be replicated in the oven, stove top or gas grill. You do not need a big green egg or weber grill to replicate any of my recipes.
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Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-In Pork Chops
- 2 tbsp Dad's Sweet BBQ Rub
- 2 tbsp Dad's All Purpose Rub
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with Dad's Sweet BBQ rub and Dad's All Purpose rub. Make sure to cover all sides of the meat.
- Place the seasoned pork chops on the direct side of the grates first. Flip every 2-3 minutes to get an even cook throughout.
- Move to the indirect side to finish grilling. Once the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees, remove them from the grill.
- Rest the pork for 10 minutes before serving.
