Recipe: Super-Basic Grilled Pork Chops

SUPER-BASIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS



4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in rib or center-cut loin pork chop, each about 10 to 12 ounces
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Build a two-level fire in your grill, which means you put all the coals on one side of the grill and leave the other side free of coals. When the flames have died down, all the coals are covered with gray ash, and the temperature is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 6-inches above the grill for 3 to 4 seconds), you're ready to cook.

Rub the pork chops all over with the oil and sprinkle them generously with the salt and pepper.

Put the pork chops on the grill directly over the coals, and cook, turning just once, until done to your liking, about 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium. To check for doneness, cut into the thickest part of one of the chops and peek to see if the meat is done just slightly less than you want it to be when you eat it, since it will continue to cook somewhat more after it comes off the fire.

Take the pork chops off the grill. Cover them loosely with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Makes 4 servings
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Ten Speed Press
Source: The Big-Flavor Grill by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby