Simple Rosemary Rubbed Pork Chops |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Love this easy make ahead recipe and hope you do too. The time does not include the marinating ahead. We usually grill ours over a charcoal grill but have done them inside if weather turns rainy. Ingredients:
4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound each) |
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil, for the pan |
1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh |
2 teaspoons brown sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon cumin |
Directions:
1. Chop the rosemary; combine rosemary, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cumin in a small bowl.
2. Rub mixture all over chops.
3. Let spices penetrate meat for a few minutes before cooking. If there's time, cover and put in refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
4. If chops have been refrigerated, remove from refrigerator and let the chill dissipate for 10-15 minutes.
5. Cook on an oiled, pre-heated (medium-high) grill-pan or skillet, oiled grill about 5 minutes on each side.
6. A nice, thick 1-inch chop will be done (medium-rare) in about 12 minutes, so about six minutes per side, or when an instant-read thermometer registers 145°.
7. Tent with foil, and let rest a few minutes before serving as the chop will continue to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from the grill.
8. Serve with pan juices, mustard or a nice chutney.
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