Two juicy pork chops seasoned with a smoky rub, topped with chopped parsley and flaky salt. Served alongside a tangy cucumber and tomato salad with a light dressing.

Smoky Grilled Pork Chops with Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Name: Smoky Grilled Pork Chops with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: bone-in pork chop, 1 1/2 inch thick, 2; smoked paprika, 1 tbsp; brown sugar, 1 tbsp; garlic powder, 1 tsp; salt, 1/2 tsp; black pepper, 1/2 tsp; small cucumber, 2 chopped; medium tomato, 2 chopped; red onion, 1/4 cup chopped; fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped; olive oil, 1/4 cup; apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp; honey, 1 tbsp; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 16 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: February 07, 2023

This recipe takes inspiration from American-style grilling influenced by Southern cuisine and is perfect for a warm February day in New York. The star ingredient is bone-in pork chops that are rubbed with a combination of smoky paprika, brown sugar, and garlic powder before being grilled to perfection. Served alongside a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients (for 4)

Bone-in pork chop, 1 1/2 inch thick - 2
Smoked paprika - 1 tbsp
Brown sugar - 1 tbsp
Garlic powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Small cucumber - 2 - chopped
Medium tomato - 2 - chopped
Red onion - 1/4 cup - chopped
Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup - chopped
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Apple cider vinegar - 2 tbsp
Honey - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥💨

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🥣🌶️🌰

In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make a rub.
Step 3 - 🍖🎂👋

Pat dry pork chops and generously coat both sides of each chop with the rub mixture.
Step 4 - 🍔🍴🔥

Place pork chops on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 5 - 🍖💤⏰

Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6 - 🥣🍯🍶

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
Step 7 - 🥗🥒🍅

In a large bowl, mix together cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
Step 8 - 🥣🌿🔀

Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
Step 9 - 🍖🌿🥗

Top pork chops with chopped parsley and flaky salt and serve alongside cucumber and tomato salad.

Additional

For an extra burst of flavor, add some crumbled feta cheese to the cucumber and tomato salad. To make it a complete meal, serve with a side of roasted sweet potatoes or corn on the cob.