
Memphis Dry-Rub BBQ Pork Chops
Classic Southern bone-in chops coated in a paprika-heavy dry rub and slow-grilled.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
Recipe serves 6
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 0.25 cup Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and dry mustard.
- 2
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels to ensure the rub sticks properly.
- 3
Lightly brush both sides of each pork chop with a thin layer of vegetable oil.
- 4
Generously coat each chop with the dry rub, pressing it firmly into the meat with your hands.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-low heat, creating a two-zone setup if possible for indirect cooking.
- 6
Place the chops on the cooler side of the grill and cover, cooking for about 6-8 minutes per side.
- 7
Move the chops to the direct heat for the last 2 minutes to develop a slight crust without burning the sugar.
- 8
Remove the chops from the grill when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F and let them rest for 5 minutes.
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