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Indian Spice Rub for Pork Chops

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

Yield

Makes scant 1/4 cup, enough for 4 chops

Indian Spice Rub for Pork Chops

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Grind fennel seeds to powder in spice grinder. Mix with remaining ingredients in small bowl.
Indian Spice Rub for Pork Chops

Indian Spice Rub for Pork Chops

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Yield

Makes scant 1/4 cup, enough for 4 chops

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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. Grind fennel seeds to powder in spice grinder. Mix with remaining ingredients in small bowl.

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