Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Lilly Homes   Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops Recipe uses chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, pork chops, and fresh thyme in creating this delicious pork chop recipe. Food Category:    Pork Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:194 calories5.2 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   10 Minutes Cook Time:   8 Minutes Total Time:   18 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 5oz boneless pork chops
• Cooking spray
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS

• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
• Butterfly pork chops by laying them flat on a cutting board and slicing in half horizontally, stopping a 1/2-inch from edge to keep halves attached. Pry chops open, then flatten them on your work surface. Rub spice mixture on both sides of chops. Place chops on a plate, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
• Spray a cast iron pan, grill rack, or a large grill pan with nonstick spray; heat grill or set pan over medium heat.
• Cook chops for 3 minutes, then turn and continue cooking until chops are firm, about 4 minutes more. (An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of a chop should register 160°F.) Garnish with thyme. Transfer to a serving plate or cutting board; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yields 1 chop per serving.

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