Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed Pork Chops

Name: Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed Pork Chops
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp pure ancho chile powder; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 4 servings Kosher salt; 1 Tbsp light brown sugar; 4 servings Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing; 6 inches thick boneless pork loin chops; 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 liters water

One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 152 calories. If 54 cents per serving falls in your budget, Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed Pork Chops might be an awesome gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of water, olive oil, cocoa powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the water with the red pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and stir until the salt dissolves.

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Red Pepper

Water

Salt

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Bowl

Add the pork chops and let brine at room temperature for 1 hour.

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Pork Chops

Brine

Light a grill and create a cool zone. (For a charcoal grill, rake the coals to one side; for a gas grill, leave one side unlit.) In a bowl, mix the cocoa, sugar and ancho powder with 1 tablespoon of salt.

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Cocoa Powder

Sugar

Salt

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Grill

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Drain the pork chops and pat dry, removing any bits of crushed pepper.

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Pork Chops

Pepper

Brush generously with olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Roll the pork chops in the cocoa rub and pat to help it adhere. Grill over moderately high heat for 4 minutes, turning the chops once or twice until lightly browned.

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Pork Chops

Cocoa Powder

Roll

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Grill

Transfer the chops to the cool zone, cover and grill for about 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the chops registers 135 for medium meat.

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Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Grill

Let the chops rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Servings:

1Tbsp

pure ancho chile powder 2teaspoons

crushed red pepper 4servings

Kosher salt 1Tbsp

light brown sugar 4servings

Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 6inches

thick boneless pork loin chops 1Tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder 2liters

water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are great choices for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Rochioli Estate Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 42 dollars per bottle.