Best Grilled Pork Chops
Juicy, thick-cut bone-in pork chops with a smoky-sweet brown sugar and paprika rub, grilled in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, thick cut (1–2″ thick)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Rest pork chops:
Take the pork chops out of the fridge and allow them to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to grilling.Preheat and oil grill:
Close the grill lid and preheat to medium-high heat (roughly 400°F (205°C)) for at least 10 minutes. Then clean and oil the grates.Dry and oil chops:
Use paper towels to dry the pork chops, then brush them evenly with vegetable oil.Apply dry rub:
Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Generously coat every side and edge of the chops with the rub, pressing it in firmly.Grill first side:
Put the chops onto the hot grill. Let them cook without moving for 5–7 minutes until they easily lift off the grates. Give them a quarter turn and grill another 2–3 minutes for crosshatch marks.Flip and sear:
Turn the chops over and sear the other side for 2–3 minutes.Check temperature:
Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature. Once it hits 140°F (60°C), take the chops off the grill.Rest and serve:
Transfer the chops to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes. During this time, the temperature will climb to 145°F (65°C). Serve and enjoy.