Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, International
Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears
Description
This dish starts by coating thin pork chops with a rub of brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. After resting at room temperature, the chops are grilled over medium heat with minimal flipping, then rested to retain their juices.
The pear chutney is prepared separately by simmering peeled, diced pears with apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, ginger, chili powder, cinnamon, and kosher salt until the pears soften and are coated with a spiced, tangy sauce. This chutney adds a warm fruity contrast to the savory pork.
Serving the pork chops with chutney spooned on top introduces layers of flavor and moisture, making it a well-rounded entree suitable for casual dinners. The warm spices complement the meat without overwhelming it.
The notes emphasize resting the pork after grilling and using an instant-read thermometer to reach 145°F internal temperature for safe and tender results. Cooking times are short and require attention to prevent overcooking.
Ingredients
For the Pork Rub:
- 1 1/2 pounds pork chops (about 8-10 thin sliced pork chops)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Pear Chutney:
- 3 pear peeled, and diced
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange ginger spice or just ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients for the pork rub and thoroughly coat each pork chop with the rub.
- Let pork chops sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling.
- Grill over medium heat, turning only once.
- After removing them from the heat, let them sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Combine all the ingredients for the pear chutney in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the pears are nice and soft and the sauce coats the pears.
- Serve the pork chops with the pear chutney spooned over the top.
Notes
- Allow pork chops to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for even cooking.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chops reach 145°F internal temperature for safety and tenderness.
- Grill pork directly over medium-high heat with the grill lid closed, flipping once after 4–5 minutes.
- Rest chops for 5 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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