Grilled Pork Chops with Spice Paste Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grates
• 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3 pounds total)

Directions

1. Step 1

   In a bowl, mix together garlic, oil, sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, and cayenne until a paste forms. Coat pork chops with paste and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 3).

2. Step 2

   Heat grill to medium-high; clean and lightly oil hot grates. Grill pork, covered, 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.