Learning how to cook pork chops on the grill is not difficult at all, and can also be a lot of fun, especially when trying out new and creative recipes. In addition, barbecuing foods outside eliminates having to stand in a hot kitchen and the inevitable dirty dishes which follow, meaning there is more time to spend visiting with guests and family.
First, prepare the grill. One tip on how to cook pork chops is to make sure the barbecue is very hot. Another word of advice is use rubs, marinades, or creamy bases to prevent the chops from drying out. There are several varieties of marinades on the market which taste fantastic, but if a home made marinade is desired, it is very easy to do. First, stir two tablespoons of teriyaki or soy sauce into a bowl with three tablespoons honey or brown sugar. Add a pinch of cayenne, turmeric, and fresh or powdered ginger. One fourth cup pineapple chunks with the juice may also be stirred in. Then add six to eight pork chops and let sit in the marinade for thirty minutes to several hours depending on when they are to be grilled. Place the meat on the grill, and turn when browned. Serve with potato pancakes and applesauce.
Dry rubs are popular as seasoning for spare ribs, but are also sold for chicken and other types of pork or beef to be grilled. One recipe made at home, for how to cook pork chops using a rub, is to combine dried rosemary, crushed lavender, powdered ginger, and dried lemon peel. Add a teaspoon of sea salt and black pepper. Dampen about six lean, boneless pork chops, then press the rub onto each one. Pat on both sides until thoroughly covered. Place onto grill and cook until browned evenly on both sides and meat is no longer pink. Several vegetables go well with pork, and they are sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, asparagus, okra and green beans. Baked beans also are a great side dish. Others are baked potato with butter and sour cream, rice pilaf, turnip greens seasoned with bacon or ham, and cole slaw.
