Pork Chops on the Grill
These juicy pork chops have the best dry rub. Learn how long to grill pork chops for tender, juicy chops every time.
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Servings: 4 pork chops
INGREDIENTS
- 4, 1- inch bone-in or boneless pork chops (Note 2 Larger Pork Chops)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar (Note 3)
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the grill for two zone grilling: 1 on medium-high heat (400°F) and one on medium-low heat 250-300°F).
- Mix the dry rub seasoning together in a medium bowl and generously sprinkle it on all sides of the pork chops. Use your fingers to rub it into the meat. It will turn a deep red color.4, 1- inch bone-in or boneless pork chops, 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, 3 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Place the pork chops on the grates in the high heat zone and close the lid immediately. Sear on both sides for 3 minutes over direct heat, opening the lid only to flip the pork chops quickly. For diagonal grill marks, lay the pork chops at a 45-degree angle when you put them on the grill.
- After searing, use tongs to move them to the indirect heat. If you did diagonal grill lines, turn the pork chops 180° when you place them on the indirect heat to create a crisscross pattern. This isn't mandatory but adds nice grill marks.
- After moving the pork chops to the low heat zone of the grill, close the lid and grill for another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove the pork chops from the grill when the thickest part reaches 145° then transfer the to a clean cutting board and rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Equipment
Gas grill or Charcoal Grill (Note 1 Pellet Grill)
Notes
Note 1. Pellet Grills. Pellet grills and smokers like a Traeger grill can cook meat up to 20% faster because of the convection fan inside, so start checking the internal temperature a few minutes early.
Note 2. Pork Chops Larger than 1 Inch. Boneless pork chops larger than 1 inch can take 10-15 minutes to grill. The bone starts to affect grill time if it's larger than an inch, so thick bone-in pork chops can take up to 15-20 minutes to grill. Follow the instructions to sear on each side for 3 minutes and increase the indirect grilling time until they're cooked to 145°F.
Note 3. Sugar. We use coconut sugar in most recipes for a refined sugar-free option. Brown sugar or maple syrup are great coconut sugar substitutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 39.1g | Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 107.1mg | Sodium: 1051.2mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 4.7g | Vitamin A: 52.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg
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