Grilled Pork Chops Three Ways Recipes

Steps:

• For the pork chops: Season four 1-inch-thick boneless pork chops on both sides with salt, then rub all over with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with your choice of spice rub (recipes follow). Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the centers registers 145˚ F, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• To make Sichuan Peppercorn Rub: Pulse 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns in a spice grinder with 4 teaspoons cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes until cracked. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon each Chinese five-spice powder and light brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
• To make Barbecue Rub: Mix 1 tablespoon each paprika and light brown sugar in a small bowl with 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper.
• To make Fennel-Coriander Rub: Pulse 1 tablespoon each fennel seeds and coriander seeds in a spice grinder until roughly ground. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and red pepper flakes.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine salt, sugar and 2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups ice water to cool brine to room temperature., Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chops. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate 8-12 hours., Remove chops from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Brush both sides of chops with oil. In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Grill chops on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Mix water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic in a deep bowl; add pork chops and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Steps:

• Begin by making the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, vinegar, cumin and red pepper flakes. Easy, right?
• Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper and place in a re-sealable plastic bag with the marinade. Let rest on the counter for 1 hour. That's easy.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the pork chops from the bag and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until the pork chop releases from the grill, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes. If using a grill pan, be sure to do in batches so you don't steam the chops. And don't worry if you have neither; you can do this in a pan. See, easy!