We don't grill much at my house, primarily because we are not big meat eaters...though grilled vegetables are very tasty too. But, my brother was coming to visit and I wanted to make something special. My daughter and I are not big fans of beef, so I thought grilled pork would be a terrific idea.
When I was in NYC I bought some Aleppo pepper which is used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. It has a medium heat, a little salty with hints of raisin. The closest US seasoning I could compare it to is ancho chiles. These can be used if you can't find Aleppo pepper.
I have been really making an effort to try new seasoning. It is amazing how changing from plain old paprika and cayenne, which I used to use for this rub, to Aleppo pepper has had my grilled pork an exciting new dish... and it was simple. Well, needless to say my brother loved the pork chops, and so did the rest of my family.
Enjoy,
Diane
Pork Chops with Aleppo Rub
by Diane Balch
simplelivingeating.com
Ingredients:
6 large bone in pork chops
3 tablespoons of Aleppo pepper
3 tablespoons of dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons of salt
Directions:
1) About 2 hours before grilling time brine the pork chops. Do not skip this step. Pork can be dry on the grill if it is not brined. Here is brining recipe to use, but anyone that you like is fine.
2) Just before grilling remove pork from brine rinse off and dry.
3) Generously cover both sides of chops with rub.
4) Grill to desired taste. We like pork chops medium so we tend to cook thick chops about 4 minutes per side. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Great served with grilled corn, or roasted potatoes and salads.
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Thanks for hosting Diane and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou too Deb good to see you.
DeleteThanks so much for hosting Diane and have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteSandi @ A New York Foodie
No more thunderstorms. Looks like beautiful weather this weekend.
DeleteHi Daine,
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome looking chops, we will really enjoy that rub! Thanks so much for the party and you'al have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen,
DeleteThe pork is one meat I can cook well.
Thanks for hosting! :)
ReplyDeleteGood to see you Jamie.
DeleteWow, those are gorgeous pork chops Diane! I can't get chops like that here, or I would eat more pork instead of beef. ;) Thanks for the party. Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteMy brother was saying the same thing. He said he could only get small pork chops. These where like beef cuts.
DeleteYour chops look fantastic. I'll have to give Aleppo peppers a try. The hint of raisin sounds delicious. Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteSam
Yes, Sam you would enjoy Aleppo pepper it is very versatile. Great flavor.
DeleteThanks so much for the yummy party Diane. Have a wonderful weekend!
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My mouth is watering from thinking about those pork chops! What a fantastic recipe. Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteThese were truly mouth watering chops... I hope you get a chance to try the rub.
DeleteWell you sure have my taste buds going, your pork chops sound and look amazing. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
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I just love these Pork Chops, Diane! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great weekend and come back real soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
These pork chops are right up my alley! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI love try this spice rub, thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinng.
ReplyDeletePinned your Pork Chop Grilling Recipe for later. Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCreatives Theresa
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Can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
ReplyDeleteThose Pork Chops look wonderful, Diane! I've not heard of Aleppo pepper before but I'm definitely going to try to find some and give this a try. Thank you for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop :-)
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