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Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears
These Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears are an easy, yet elegant dinner. Perfect combination of tender pork with a sweet, savory topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , International
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 and pepper to taste
For the Pear Chutney:
- 3 pears 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.
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Notes
- Take the thin-cut pork chops out of the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before grilling them. When the meat is at room temperature, it will be ready to cook.
- Use an instant-read thermometer for best results on cooking pork chops. You will want the internal temperature to reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the pork chops directly on the grill grate at medium-high heat over direct heat with the lid closed. They will cook quickly. You will want to watch the time.
- Flip the pork chops after about 4 to 5 minutes on direct heat. Cook on the other side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- After grilling, let the pork chops rest for about 5 minutes to let the juices soak in before cutting into the meat. This will enhance the tenderness of the pork chop.
Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.9mg
(3%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% 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.