Grilled Pork Chops
Pork loin chops brined briefly, oiled and grilled for 7 minutes a side until just cooked through. Four servings in 24 minutes.
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Grilled Pork Chops: Step by Step
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Stir the salt and sugar into the water until dissolved. Add the chops and leave for 30 minutes. Lift out, rinse and pat very dry.
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Heat the grill to high and oil the rack. Rub the chops with the oil, paprika and pepper.
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Grill for 7 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through and marked with brown.
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Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Keep an Eye on These
- Brine briefly, then dry thoroughly.
- Take the chops off the heat a little early.
- Use a thermometer; 63°C is cooked through.
- Check at 5 minutes if your grill runs hot.
Good to Know About Grilled Pork Chops
Pork chops are lean, and a lean cut cooked too long goes dry and tough in minutes. Two things prevent it: a short brine, and taking them off the heat on time.
A brine of water, salt and a little sugar, left for 30 minutes, makes the meat hold on to its juices as it cooks. It also seasons the meat all the way through. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt in a litre of water, put the chops in, and leave them on the side. Rinse and pat them very dry afterwards, or they steam instead of browning.
Choose chops about 2.5 cm thick, with the bone in if you can. The bone slows the cooking at the edge and keeps the meat juicy.
Grill on a hot, oiled rack for 7 minutes per side. A thermometer should read 63°C. If your grill runs hot, check at 5 minutes. They will carry on cooking as they rest, so take them off a degree or two early. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
On the Table Alongside
Apple sauce · Roast potatoes · Green beans · Coleslaw
Storing Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Eat cold or reheat gently in a covered pan.
Quick Answers
How long does Grilled Pork Chops take to make?
About 24 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 14 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Grilled Pork Chops?
Brine briefly, then dry thoroughly. Take the chops off the heat a little early. Use a thermometer; 63°C is cooked through. Check at 5 minutes if your grill runs hot.
What should I serve with Grilled Pork Chops?
Apple sauce; Roast potatoes; Green beans; Coleslaw.
How should Grilled Pork Chops be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Eat cold or reheat gently in a covered pan.
Is Grilled Pork Chops suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Grilled Pork Chops?
About 337 kcal per serving, with 42 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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