Grilled Pork Chops With Smashed Cucumbers And Green Curry Vinaigrette Recipes

PERFECT GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Prepare your chops by rubbing both sides with olive oil.
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture on each side of the pork chops and rub it in.
• Grill the chop by searing each side for 2 minutes over the high heat. Remove the chops to an upper rack or to a spot with indirect heat to finish cooking.
• Reduce the burners to medium, close the lid, and cook for about another 15 minutes more. Actual cooking time will depend on the heat of your grill and the thickness of your pork chop. Pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

BEST DAMN GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat grill with cover closed to medium/high heat for at least 10 minutes. Make sure grates are seasoned (coated generously with oil - see notes below)
• Pat pork chops dry and coat with vegetable oil.
• Mix all dry ingredients and apply to both sides and edges of pork chops
• Place pork chops on grill and leave alone for 5-7 minutes, or until they release from the grill grate with little effort. Use tongs and turn pork chops 1/4 turn to create cross grill marks. Continue grilling for 2-3 more minutes.
• Flip pork chops and grill 2nd side for 2-3 minutes, just to sear, and internal temperature of 145°(F)
• Remove pork chops from grill and let rest on a plate for 2-3 minutes before carving.

ULTIMATE GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine salt, sugar and 2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups ice water to cool brine to room temperature., Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chops. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate 8-12 hours., Remove chops from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Brush both sides of chops with oil. In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Grill chops on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND GREEN CURRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
• Brush the pork chops with oil, then sprinkle them all over with salt, pepper, the lime zest, coriander and red pepper.
• Grill the pork chops, flipping, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone registers 135 degrees F, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
• Meanwhile, whisk the curry paste with the vinegar and oil in a serving bowl; season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cut the cucumbers crosswise into manageable pieces. Lightly smash the pieces with the side of your knife or the palm of your hand, then tear them into bite-size chunks; transfer to the serving bowl. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, and then fold in the chiles, shallot and cilantro. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Serve alongside the pork chops.