Recipe: Sweet Fire Porterhouse Pork Chops (using chipotle, orange zest and honey)

SWEET FIRE PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOPS
"These sizzling chops, seasoned with ground chipotle chile and orange zest, are great with mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed green beans."

4 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile*
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Grated zest of 1 large orange
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey

In a small bowl, stir oil, ground chipotle, salt, orange zest and garlic together into a paste. Using a rubber spatula, spread chipotle mixture over both sides of pork. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.

Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill.

Place chops on grill and close lid. Grill over direct heat, turning once, about 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature of the pork on a meat thermometer measures between 145 degrees F (medium rare) and 160 degrees F (medium). During the last 2 minutes, brush chops on both sides with honey. Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes.

*You can substitute another smoked chile powder per heat preference.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Enjoy these pork chops with mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed green beans.

Makes 4 servings
Source: The National Pork Board