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Cajun-Style Spiced Pork Chops
Cajun-Style Spiced Pork Chops · ready in 22 min · 4 servings · 290 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients
Smoky, peppery pork chops coated in a bold Cajun spice rub, grilled gently over indirect heat until juicy with a savory crust and lingering warmth.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 290
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 6 gPaprika
- 6 gSalt
- 4 gOnion powder
- 4 gGarlic powder
- 1 gCayenne
- 1 gWhite pepper
- 2 gBlack pepper
- 1 gThyme, dried
- 1 gOregano
- 680 gCenter-cut pork chops
Equipment
grill, hands, mixing bowl, spoon, tongs
Instructions
- Make spice rub
Gather the grill and a mixing bowl, then combine paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, and oregano into a uniform spice rub. · 5 min
What to look for: Uniform color with no streaks
- Season pork chops
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the center-cut pork chops, pressing it onto all sides so the meat is well coated. · 5 min
What to look for: Evenly coated surface
- Grill and serve
Grill the seasoned pork chops over a medium-hot grill using indirect heat until cooked through, then remove, rest briefly, and serve. · 12 min
When it is done: Pork reaches 63°C / 145°F at the thickest part and juices run clear.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 290 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Paprika
- smoked paprika: Adds a smokier depth.
Salt
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste.
Onion powder
- shallot powder: Slightly sweeter onion note.
Garlic powder
- granulated garlic: Very similar performance.
Cayenne
- chili powder: Milder and less sharp heat.
White pepper
- extra black pepper: Slightly less floral heat.
