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    Home » Grilling Recipes

    Grilled Pork Chops with Espresso Cardamom Rub

    LAST UPDATED: August 14, 2018 PUBLISHED: August 20, 2017 By Pam Greer 16 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This espresso cardamom rub adds a deep earthy flavor to these grilled pork chops!   This easy grilled pork recipe is perfect for weeknight grilling!

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     Blue plate with grilled pork chops and jar of espresso cardamom rub with text overlay

     

    Grilling Pork Chops on a Gas Grill

    When it comes to grilling, I think you fall into one of two categories:  I Love My Gas Grill or Gas Grilling is Not Grilling!  I definitely fall into the I love my gas grill group.   A gas grill makes weeknight grilling totally accessible.

    Like these Grilled Pork Chops with Espresso Cardamom Rub.  Using a gas grill, you can have these flavorful chops on the table in less than an hour and the majority of that time is letting the pork marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes, while the gas grill preheats.

    The secret to gas grilling pork chops is to create a hot and a cooler zone.  You sear the chops quickly, just 3 minutes on each side and then move them to the cooler zone for finish cooking for about 10 minutes.  This was for pork chops that were about ¾ inch, so your times may vary.

    While you are grilling the chops, you might as well grill your side dishes too.  How about a Grilled Kale Salad with Strawberries and Bourbon Maple Grilled Acorn Squash?!  Or if you're not in the mood to grill your side dishes, this Scalloped Zucchini Salad or Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw would also be great!

    Plate of grilled pork chops with jar of espresso cardamom rub

    Grilled Pork Chops with Espresso Cardamom Rub

    I think it's a shame that it's already August and these are the first grilled pork chops of the season!  Well, no worries, I'll remedy that because the recipe for the espresso cardamom rub made plenty, so I see more pork chops in my immediate future.  This rub would also be fantastic on steaks and chicken.

    There is nothing simpler that putting together the ingredients for a rub, lightly coating the pork chops in olive oil, massage the rub into the chops and grill.  Easy peasy.  This is easy weeknight grilling at it's finest.

    I found this recipe in the same book as the Bourbon Maple Grilled Acorn Squash, Grill Every Day: 125 Fast-Track Recipes for Weeknights at the Grill - a book I highly recommend if you are looking for easy weeknight grilling!

    The secret to non stick grilling is to make sure your grill is clean, after pre-heating, I use a Grill Brush to clean the grill.

     

    Espresso Cardamom Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops
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    Grilled Pork Chops with Espresso Cardamom Rub

    Your going to love the flavor of these Grilled Pork Chops with Espresso Cardamom Rub! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 288kcal

    Ingredients

    Espresso Cardamom Rub

    • ¼ cup finely ground espresso-roast coffee
    • ¼ cup kosher or sea salt
    • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons hot paprika
    • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

    Pork Chops

    • 4 pork chops
    • olive oil

    Instructions

    • Place rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid. (It will make about a cup). Store away from heat and light for up to a month.
    • Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove the pork chops from the fridge about 30 minutes before you are ready to grill them. Rub both sides with olive oil and then with the spice rub.
    • Make a cool zone in your grill either by turning off one of the burners or banking the coals. Place the chops over the hot part of the grill and sear on each side for about 3 minutes. Move the chops to the cooler part of the grill and let them finish cooking about 10 more minutes.
    • Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.

    Notes

    Note - the rub makes a lot more than is used for just the 4 pork chops.  Because of this, some of the counts are off - like the sodium.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 7146mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2585IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.5mg

     

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    Comments

    1. Jaxx The Bearded Hiker says

      August 25, 2017 at 7:37 am

      I am loving this rub, thanks! I can see it now...me in front of my smoker, sweating my &^## off, and rubbing this all over a beautiful pork butt! I'm gonna put this together and let you know!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        August 25, 2017 at 1:40 pm

        I can't wait to hear how it turns out!

        Reply
    2. Tania|My Kitchen Stories says

      August 23, 2017 at 5:06 am

      What a great rub Pam. Love those flavours together and with that delicious Pork fat

      Reply
    3. Ann says

      August 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      Pork chops are my favourite and this rub intrigues me. Definitely need to give it a try.

      Reply
    4. Sandee says

      August 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I cut off every piece of fat off any any kind of meat. I don't like the taste of fat at all.

      I do love grilled pork chops and we have them about once a week. Yummy.

      Have a fabulous day. ☺

      Reply
    5. Catherine says

      September 04, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Dear Pam, what a fabulous rub! These pork chops sound fantastic...love the flavors of this dish. xo, Catherine

      Reply
    6. Miz Helen says

      August 19, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      What a great rub, this will have fantastic flavor. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    7. April J Harris says

      August 18, 2015 at 6:49 am

      What gorgeous flavours you have used in this delicious rub, Pam. your Pork Chops look delicious. Pinned and sharing. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul hop. And I'm with you when it comes to the fat on pork chops 😉

      Reply
    8. Maggie says

      August 16, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      These photos are amazing! Yep, I enjoy the crispy pork fat too, it's the best part! The rubbings are so flavorful. I once tried the coffee powder on a brisket and it turned out wonderful. Can't wait to try it on the pork next time 🙂
      Sharing and pinning!

      Reply
    9. Sarena @ Teal Inspiration says

      August 15, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      The espresso cardamom rub sounds amazing! Thanks for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty and I hope you'll join us again!

      Reply
    10. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

      August 13, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      I have never heard of cardamon/espresso combo on a pork chop but I am really intrigued! Putting this on my list of 'must makes'! Found you on the Full Plate Thursday link party 🙂

      Reply
    11. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

      August 12, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      I've been adding coffee and or grinds to several recipes lately (especially pork) love the flavor it imparts on the meat! Thanks for sharing with us at #TryaBiteTuesday - see you next week!!!

      Reply
    12. Tania | My Kitchen Stories says

      August 11, 2015 at 8:01 am

      Love grilled Pork chops and also love the whole idea of this rub. Such great flavours. ..oh and yes nothing wrong with fat

      Reply
    13. Louise says

      August 10, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      I must say, you will most defintely find me in the later group too Pam. If I had my way, they would have left pork alone and not made it one bit leaner but, of course, that probably wouldn't be good for any one's heart...

      Love this rub. Those Pork Chops look oh so yummy. I better get grilling some soon. The way things are going, Fall may be here sooner than we think.

      Thanks for sharing, Pam. I'm not back to blogging yet but Marion and I are holding our own. I've taken a few pictures I would love to share on Garden Tuesday but it seems Marion is requiring much more of my time these days...Stay well Pam. "See" you soon...

      Reply
    14. Joanne says

      August 10, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Ooo does that rub sound good! I love coffee in any form.

      Reply
    15. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

      August 10, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Espresso and cardamom! How awesome is that! My hubs would be all over this, as he loves his Turkish coffee. I never would have thought to put those flavors with pork, but now that I think about it, it's an awesome idea!

      Reply

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