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Basic Spice Rub For Pork Chops

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 21, 2007

Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes 1/4 cup, enough for 4 chops

Basic Spice Rub For Pork Chops

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Basic Spice Rub For Pork Chops

Basic Spice Rub For Pork Chops

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Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes 1/4 cup, enough for 4 chops

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Why This Recipe Works

During our testing, we discovered a few simple secrets to the juiciest, most flavorful pork chops recipe: Choose tender and flavorful bone-in rib loin or center-cut loin chops and brine them to pump up their flavor and lock in their moisture; grill one side over high heat and the other side over moderate heat to allow the chops to cook through without burning the exterior; and apply a quick but flavor-packed spice rub before grilling.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

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