Pork Chops With Carolina Rub Recipe

Savor the smoky sweetness of the South with these juicy Carolina BBQ Pork Chops! This recipe, inspired by a popular online cooking community, delivers tender, flavorful pork chops with a delicious, homemade rub. Get ready for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with authentic BBQ taste.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 613.1 kcal
Protein 200g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Chops With Carolina Rub

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How to Make Pork Chops With Carolina Rub

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture generously all over both sides of the pork chops.
  4. Let the pork chops stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  5. Lightly coat the grill grates with cooking spray.
  6. Place pork chops on the preheated grill.
  7. Grill for 4 minutes per side.
  8. Brush each chop with 1 tablespoon of your favorite BBQ sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
  9. Continue grilling for 2 minutes, or until the pork chops reach your desired internal temperature (145°F for medium).
  10. Remove from grill, let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

25g

Carbs

2g