PORK - Simple Rosemary-Rubbed Pork Chops

By Aemelia

Ingredients

• 4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound each)
• 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil for the pan
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Details

Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine rosemary, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over chops. Let spices penetrate meat for a few minutes before cooking. If there's time, cover and put in refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.

If chops have been refrigerated, remove from refrigerator and let the chill dissipate for 10-15 minutes. Cook on an oiled, pre-heated (medium-high) grill-pan or skillet, oiled grill about 5 minutes on each side.

A nice, thick 1-inch chop will be done (medium-rare) in about 12 minutes, so about six minutes per side, or when an instant-read thermometer registers 145°.*

Tent with foil, and let rest a few minutes before serving as the chop will continue to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from the grill.

Serve with pan juices, mustard or a nice chutney.