Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops
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4.7
Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning the tomahawk pork chops thoroughly with a spice rub that combines salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, and sugar. After refrigerating to let flavors penetrate, the chops are brought to room temperature, patted dry, and re-seasoned before grilling. Grilling over medium heat allows for a charred exterior and a final internal temperature of 145°F to 150°F, ensuring juiciness and safety.
Resting the chops post-grilling for 15 minutes redistributes juices for a tender bite. The suggested serving with garlic compound butter, mashed potatoes, and peas provides balance and added richness.
Grilling times will vary with chop thickness; using an instant-read thermometer is recommended to judge doneness accurately. Leftover chops can be refrigerated or frozen, with thawing advised before reheating.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chop mini (3/4 lb each, tomahawk cut
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Combine all the seasoning ingredients together and generously rub over the pork chops on both sides with half the rub. Refrigerate for a couple hours before grilling.
- Fire up the grill and bring the heat to a medium (350F°). Remove the chops from the fridge and let them set at room temperature, covered, for about 20 minutes. Pat the chops dry with paper towels and re-season with remaining spice rub.
- Spray the chops with a little bit of cooking oil and place them on the grill. Grill on both sides until the internal temperature reaches 145F°-150F°.
- Transfer the pork chops to a cutting board and let them rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve them with some garlic compound butter, mashed potatoes and peas.
Notes
- Grilling time varies by chop thickness; use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature of 145°-150°F.
- Let pork chops rest for 15 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute.
- Store cooked pork chops in airtight containers refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Freeze pork chops for 2-3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chop | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 74g | 148% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1919mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 1295mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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