Cooking Method: Grilling
Dry rubs are also a terrific way to season pork chops. Select chops of close to an inch in thickness — nothing flimsy — then grill them over steady medium heat. We opt for rib chops over the center-cut variety when cooking outdoors because their greater fat content helps keep them moist, and we always prefer bone-in chops for their juiciness. You might add a barbecue sauce on the side with these, but we relish their crispy surface unvarnished. Serve with your favorite grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Pork Chop Willy's Grilling Rub
Preparation
Step 1
At least 1 and up to 8 hours before you plan to grill the pork chops, prepare the dry rub, combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Coat the chops with the spice mixture, place them in a large plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate.
Step 2
Fire up the grill, bringing the heat to medium (4 to 5 seconds with the hand test).
Step 3
Remove the chops from the refrigerator and let them sit covered at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Spray the chops with oil and transfer them to the grill. Grill for 18 to 20 minutes total. Turn onto each side twice, rotating the chops a half turn each time to get criss-cross grill marks. The chops are done when just a hint of pink remains at the center. Serve hot.
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Reviews (61)
Back to TopGreat flavor, and wildly simple.
dhochber42@icloud.com
Cookeville,TN
12/7/2019
Like others, I have been searching for a great pork rub and this is fantastic! Easy and tastes great. Since I'm diabetic, I left out the sugar and didn't miss it at all. After using this rub several times I made a variation for a chicken dish... exchanging the chili powder for the same amount of Five Spice...very nice, too.
Scott Jennings
Boulder, CO
10/21/2018
A great tasting rub that would also be complementary on other cuts of pork or chicken. For the paprika, I used equal parts sweet, hot and smoked varieties. I wasn't able to grill I used what I had which was boneless pork loin chops. I baked in the oven on a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet at 375 for 25 minutes and then rested for 10 minutes. Juicy and delicious!
sylkken
Ontario, Canada
6/22/2017
Very interesting, strong taste and the rub seemed to seal in the moisture. I used thick boneless pork chops because that's all that was available, marinated for 3 hours and the end result was juicy and flavorful. Loved this recipe.
Anonymous
Darien, CT
5/1/2017
159 calories for a 10-inch pork chop? Where can I find one of those?
d0cd0c
8/27/2016
I have never made a pork chop that i liked, every time i put one on the grill i just knew it would suck and it did. using this recipe i created a pork chop genius! I am going to lie to people and tell them this is my recipe!
tmichael138
Berwick PA
7/1/2016
Used smoked paprika instead of regular and honey instead of sugar for this and it turned out amazing. Making them again today!
Hellok80
San Diego, CA
6/26/2016
I marinated for about 6 hours. They are good but I don't think the rub does much for flavor. We overcooked the chops a little but still good. Not a WOW recipe however. I made the sauce from another recipe from Food Network: Spice Rubbed Grill Pork Chops
karenfar
Huntington Beach, CA
9/8/2014
This was amazing. Used hot smoked paprika because that's what was on hand. Used thick cut boneless pork chops from Costco. I've never had pork chops this good! Double or quadruple the rub to keep on hand!
wallan
Vienna, VA
9/4/2014
I really liked it, especially how quick it was to make. I was looking for a recipe that wouldn't take much time to make, or be very complicated. I used smoked paprika, and that gave the chops a very distinct flavor. This dish is great for an easy weeknight dinner
cfjustice
Castle Rock, CO
7/14/2014
Not sure why any one wouldn't like this rub. Used it on ribs, tasted great!
Shimbobbaly
Saginaw, MI
5/26/2014
I suppose this must be a love it or hate it recipe. I hated it. I found the flavors so offensive that I took one bite and was done. I made it exactly as described.
kathryncrist
Washington D.C.
12/25/2013
Everyone including the non pork lovers really liked this recipe despite being made with quite thin chops. I used some chipotle chile powder which added some smokey flavor. Quick easy and delicious
Anonymous
8/5/2012
This rub is just "eh". Not offensive, yet not particularly palatable. Deffinately not good enough to make ever again.
Anonymous
Minneapolis, MN
7/31/2012
AMAZING!!! Who knew that pork chops could be so quick, easy and tastey on the grill! This recipe is awesome and I get rave reviews when we make it for friends over for a BBQ. Highly highly recommend!
anubananu
Old Lyme, CT
5/31/2012
