Simple Dry Rub Grilled Pork Chops

These are the best dry rub grilled pork chops with a pork chops dry rub that will make you want seconds! Throw them on your smoker grill or charcoal barbecue and try them for dinner tonight.

How Long to Cook Pork Chops on the Grill

Grilling pork is popular because it’s not a hard meat to grill. As long as you’re paying attention to how long to cook it per side and the overall pork internal temperature per piece it will be as tender as possible. Depending on the size and thickness you want to keep 15-20 minutes aside over indirect heat.

Timing below is for “regular” 3/4″ sizes but if yours are huge this is how to cook 2 inch thick Pork Chops. Those are two of the biggest factors you need to be aware of!

Dry Rub Ingredients

• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Chili powder

Once you get those two items down, you’ll be well on your way to cooking up some mouthwatering bone-in or boneless pork chops It’s not always as simple as a set cooking time when you’re grilling pork. Some loin chop pork cuts can be an inch thick while others aren’t quite that much.

Can you grill frozen pork chops?

We do share many ways of how to cook frozen pork chops here but honestly this isn’t the best method. For one you can’t add the rub as it won’t stick. Secondly you have to set your grill to really really low for a while to defrost before turning up to cook thru and it is just a bit complicated.

What temperature should bone-in pork chops be cooked at?

For your pork to be considered done and ready to pull off the grill, it needs to have an internal temperature of 145 degrees. You’ll need to use a meat thermometer to make certain that it’s the correct temperature and be certain to test it in the center of the pork, away from any bone.

How do you know when pork chops are done?

The easiest way to figure out if your pork is done cooking is to cook it over medium-high heat and check the internal temperature before pulling it off the grill. The last thing you want to do is overcook this, it will dry out easily. Unlike a larger hunk of meat which you want pulled you don’t want to cook this a really long time.

If it’s at the right internal meat temperature, you can remove from the grill and allow it to rest for 3 minutes before serving. 

Is it better to grill or fry pork chops?

This is what makes pork such a great meat to cook. You don’t have to worry about your method of cooking really because it all comes out and tastes great. You can add pork chops to a grill pan or a grill and cook it over medium heat without worries. 

Make certain that you’re keeping your patience when grilling pork because there are some people that will crank it up on high heat and that isn’t always the best solution. This can cause it to cook unevenly or too quickly and really ruin the overall outcome of the pork. Keeping it on a medium heat setting and checking the internal temperature is a solid and steady plan. 

What are some ways that you can marinate pork?

This all just depends on what you like! Some people like their pork or even grilled chicken drumsticks at 400 to have a bit salty flavor so they use soy sauce as a marinade because it can help break it down a bit and possibly even make it more tender. 

Using soy sauce as a marinade is also a good idea if you’re thinking about slicing up the pork really thin and using it as a stir fry. Pairing that cooked meat up with some air fryer veggies and Instant Pot white rice would make quite the amazing meal! 

If you’re looking for a little bit of subtle heat for your pork chops, you can easily grab a large bowl and toss in some olive oil and red pepper flakes and mix together.

• Then, grab your cuts of pork and gently coat them in that to marinate for a while. Be prepared though – if you use enough red pepper flakes, you’re really going to get quite the spicy flavor! 
• Our go to is this steak dry rub that’s great on any meat really.

What to make with leftover grilled pork chops

Just don’t just zap it quickly in the microwave, it’s good for several days after you first grilled it. Another way that you can store and use later is to chop bone in pork chops up and make tacos. Add diced pieces to salads, or even add some to some homemade soups, too.

If you find that you can’t eat it all in a few days after cooking it, simply add then into to a freezer-safe bag and into your freezer. You’ve just meal prepped an easy meal for some time in the future! Have a pressure cooker? Try our Instant Pot pork chop recipe.

You should try our smoked bacon wrapped pork chops too! We have a Crockpot pork chops recipe too.