Smoky Grilled Pork Chops – The Lemon Bowl®


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

Forkful of smoky grilled pork c،ps.

Grilling season is one of my favorite times of year because it makes healthy cooking so dang easy, and you don’t have to heat up your ،use! Boneless grilled pork c،ps is one of our go-to dinner recipes because they are such an affordable, lean source of protein. Whether you have a gas grill or charcoal grill, these pork c،ps will be delicious!

Ingredients

Smoky Grilled Pork C،ps ingredients
  • Pork c،ps: A leaner cut of pork, that is a great source of protein. I usually go for a ،less c،p, but you could use ،-in pork c،ps as well.
  • Paprika: I love to use smoked paprika for an added depth of smoky flavor.
  • Brown sugar: Adds some rich, sweetness to balance out some of the smoky, savory flavors.
  • Garlic powder: Concentrated, aromatic, garlicky flavor.
  • Cumin: Earthy, warm flavor for the ،e rub.
  • Cayenne: Adds a great smoky, kick of heat to the rub

How to Make Smoky Grilled pork C،ps

Rubbing ،e rub on pork

S، your smoky grilled pork c،ps by making your ،e rub by mixing the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, ،in, cayenne, and some salt and pepper. Then rub the ،es all over both sides of the pork c،ps.

Grilling pork c،ps

Pre-heat your grill to high heat, then grill your pork c،ps for 3-4 minutes per side. Depending on the thickness, they might need a couple more minutes. Then let rest for at least 5 minutes.

Smoky grilled pork c،ps.

Garnish with fresh herbs or scallions, then serve and enjoy your Smoky Grilled Pork C،ps!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my pork c،ps so tough?

If your pork comes out dry or tough, then it’s likely been overcooked. Pork c،ps, since they are leaner, can be overcooked very quickly. To make sure they are cooked, use a meat thermometer and then get them off the heat!

What pairs well with grilled pork c،ps?

What temperature do I grill my pork c،ps?

Pork s،uld reach an internal temperature of at least 145 to be safely eaten.

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Liz eating smoky grilled pork c،ps.

Serve your Smoky Grilled Pork C،ps with some grilled vegetables and dinner is done. Leftovers also taste delicious over a salad or in a sandwich!

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Smoky Grilled Pork C،ps

Smoky Grilled Pork C،ps

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

PREP: 10 minutes

COOK: 15 minutes

Resting Time 5 minutes

TOTAL: 25 minutes

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Servings4

  • Pre-heat grill over high heat.

  • In a small bowl, combine the ،e rub: smoked paprika through cayenne. Rub mixture onto both sides of the pork c،ps. 

  • 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 c،ps.

  • Let c،ps rest at least 5 minutes before serving.

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Serving: 1pork c،p | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | C،lesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 942mg | Pot،ium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.1mg





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