Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops
Updated Jun 15, 2021, Published Jul 13, 2018
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Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa is a delicious, summery dinner for two, perfect for a date night or a weeknight dinner. The smoky, charred pork pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart freshness of ripe plums, while the jalapeño adds a bold kick of heat. For another easy pork chop recipe, try my Asian Pork Chops!
Hey, all! I’m sharing something very special for an easy date night dinner for two that is super easy to pull together!
Bone-in pork chops are a classic favorite for many reasons, both for their flavor and cooking advantages. They cook quickly, which makes them a terrific dinnertime staple.
Bone-in pork chops tend to have better flavor than boneless because of the marrow in the bone, which keeps the pork chops more moist and flavorful.
The salsa is very versatile and can be made with almost any fruit.
How to make Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops:
- Start with two thick bone-in pork rib chops.
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl then transfer to a jar and keep airtight. The rub recipe makes plenty, so you can use it all summer long!
- Generously season the pork chops with the spice rub. Then grill.
- While the pork chops are grilling, prepare this fresh, spicy plum and jalapeno salsa.
- Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl, then serve with the chops.
Done and delish!
Serve with some grilled vegetables on the side and you’ve got a wonderful, casual summertime dinner for two!
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- Sicilian Stuffed Pork Chops with White Wine and Caper Sauce
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Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops
Ingredients
Southwestern Spice Rub
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Salsa
- 4 large plums, ripe but firm, pitted and chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoon honey, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Pork Chops
- 2 bone-in rib pork chops, (10-12 ounce)
- Canola or olive oil, for grill
Instructions
Southwestern Spice Rub
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Salsa
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Pork Chops
- Preheat a grill to medium-high. Generously season chops with spice mixture.
- Lightly brush grates of the grill with a small amount of oil. Place the pork chops on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side.
- Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
- Serve chops with salsa.
Notes
- Salsa can be made 1 hour ahead and refrigerated.
- Chops can be seasoned with spice rub up to 24 hours ahead of time and refrigerated.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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