“Sweet Fire” Porterhouse Pork Chops

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: National Pork Board

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pork, main dish

Ingredients

  • 4 porterhouse ( bone-in loin) pork chops,
  • about 3/4 inch thick
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chile
  • 1 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  • Zest of 1 large orange, grated
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup honey

Directions

  1. Combine oil, ground chipotle, salt, orange zest and garlic in a small bowl. Spread mixture over both sides of pork using a rubber spatula. Let stand 15-30 minutes.
  2. prepare grill to medium-high heat. Place chops on grill and close lid. Grill over direct heat, turning once, about 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature of pork on a meat thermometer reads between 145 degrees (med. rare) and 160 degrees (med.). During last 2 minutes, brush chops on both sides with honey. Remove from grill and let rest 3 minutes.

  3. Can substitute another smoked chile powder per heat preference.

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