Grilled Northwoods Chops
Nothing’s tastier than a grilled pork chop, and these are easy, too. Serve with basil-topped pasta and fruit salad for a summery picnic dinner.
Ingredients
4 1-inch thick pork chops
2 TB. NORTHWOODS SEASONING
2 TB. vegetable oil
Directions
Trim the chops. Leave a thin layer of fat, which helps keep the meat juicy during cooking. Put the chops in a flat bottomed baking dish. Rub with oil, then season heavily with NORTHWOODS SEASONING. Make sure both sides of the chops are totally coated, cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning once; overnight marinating is even better.
To grill, start 20-30 pieces of charcoal in a pile on one side of the grill. When the coals are grey (after 15 minutes or so), spread them out into one tightly packed layer. Place the chops on the hot part of the grill, sear for 2 minutes per side. Move the chops to the cooler side of the grill, cover and cook for another 10 minutes, turning once. Thicker chops may need a bit more time.
Prep. time: 5 minutes plus marinating time
Cooking time: 15 minutes to start the grill plus 15 minutes cooking time = 30 minutes total
Yield: 4 chops