Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops 1 1/4 – to 1 1/2-inches thick

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt

2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon ground mustard

½ teaspoon chili pepper

Chopped thyme

Directions

Preheat your grill to 400°F (medium-high heat). Add all the spices to a bowl, mix well, and rub onto the pork chops.

Place the pork chops on the grill and sear them for 2 minutes on each side.

Reduce the heat to medium and continue grilling the chops for an additional 4-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Check the temperature using an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the chop, avoiding the bone. Thicker pork chops (over 1 inch) may need more time.

Once done, let the pork chops rest on a clean plate covered with foil for 5 minutes before serving and top it with some chopped thyme and squeeze a little bit of lemon juice on top of them.

Notes

To Store: Grilled pork chops make great leftovers. Storage in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: They also keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just let the pork chops come to room temperature before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container.

To Reheat: You can warm leftover pork chops in the microwave, skillet, or air fryer – whatever works best for you.