Mesquite Grilled Pork Chops
- 2 pork loin chops with bone (2 inches thick)
- Paste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- mesquite wood chips
- Place mesquite chips in water and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Set pork chops out at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before grilling.
- Combine all paste ingredients.
- Spread paste mixture on pork chops covering all sides completely using all of the mixture.
- Drain mesquite chips and place in a small disposable aluminum foil pan.
- Preheat gas grill on high until hot using both burners.
- Lift up grate on one side and place aluminum foil pan directly on fire.
- Sear the pork chops over direct heat for about 6 minutes turning once halfway through searing time.
- Turn fire down to medium heat under aluminum foil pan hodling mesquite chips and turn off fire on the other burner.
- Place pork chops on grill side with no heat.
- Continue to cook with lid closed over indirect medium heat until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 25 minutes.
- Remove from grill, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
pork loin chops with bone, extra virgin olive oil, worcestershire sauce, cracked black pepper, chili powder, garlic, kosher salt, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, mesquite wood chips
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mesquite-grilled-pork-chops-157119 (may not work)