Sweet Fire Porterhouse Pork Chops

Enjoy these Sweet Fire Porterhouse Pork Chops with mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed green beans.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 Porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile*
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• Grated zest of 1 large orange
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup honey

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir oil, ground chipotle, salt, orange zest and garlic together into a paste. Using a rubber spatula, spread chipotle mixture over both sides of pork. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill.
3. Place chops on grill and close lid. Grill over direct heat, turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature of the pork on a meat thermometer measures between 145 degrees F (medium rare) and 160 degrees F (medium). During the last 2 minutes, brush chops on both sides with honey.
4. Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes.

Notes

* You can substitute another smoked chile powder per heat preference.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 380 calories Protein: 39 grams Fat: 14 grams Sodium: 830 milligrams Cholesterol: 125 milligrams Saturated Fat: 3 grams Carbohydrates: 24 grams Fiber: 0 grams

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board