Grilled Pork Chops

These chops can be seasoned with just salt and pepper but they're even better when coated with Spice Rub for Pork and served with Pineapple Papaya Salsa.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 center loin or center rib pork chops, each 1-inch thick (about 2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Build a two level-fire. Set grill rack in place, cover grill with lid and let rack heat up, about 5 minutes.
2. Rub chops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over medium-hot fire, turning once, until both sides are browned, about 6 minutes.
3. Slide chops to cooler part of fire and cover with disposable aluminum roasting pan. Grill over medium-low fire, turning once, until meat is tinged with pink in center (160°F / 70°C), 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.