Coffee rub grilled pork chops is the perfect weeknight grilled dinner. Delicious smoky and savory coffee rub crusting a tender grilled pork chop perfect for your next BBQ.
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Coffee on pork chops? Don’t knock it til you try it. While coffee rubs are commonly used for steak recipes, this coffee rub goes amazingly with grilled pork chops.
Pork chops are such a versatile and delicious cut of meat. They are often inexpensive and full of flavor.
A great way to cook pork chops is on the grill. When the weather gets too hot to fire up the stove top, step outside and fire up the grill.
If you love grilling, you’ve got to try grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs or venison kabobs.
Tender, bone-in pork chops, crusted with a savory, smoky rub, then grilled to perfection. This recipe is simple and perfect to whip up for your next BBQ.
Ingredients for a delicious coffee rub
- Maika’i Medium Roast 10% Kona Coffee. A balanced aroma, flavor, and acidity coffee. You can opt to use light or dark roast if you wish.
- Brown sugar. This acts as a binder to help keep all the spices together and also gives a touch of sweetness.
- Hawaiian salt. Larger granules give for a more crunchy texture and holds in many minerals.
- Paprika. A mild red pepper spice filled with smoky flavor.
- Garlic powder. Made from dried dehydrated garlic that has ground into a fine powder.
- Onion powder. Made from dried dehydrated onion that has ground into a fine powder.
- Cumin. These are the seeds from the plant of the parsley family. This spice gives the dish a warm, earthy flavor.
What type of pork chop works best for grilling?
- Shoulder chop: This is a dark meat cut with lots of fat and connective tissue. Works best with the slow cooker, but can be cooked over high heat if properly tenderized.
- Rib chop: Tender, mild flavor and one of the best cuts for grilling.
- Loin chop: This cut has a t-bone in the center separating the loin and tenderloin. These cuts of meat cook at a different rate, which makes this a harder cut to work with.
- Boneless chop: No bones tend to mean less flavor and it is easier to over cook.
What temperature should pork be cooked to?
FDA suggests a minimum internal temperature of 145F for safe consumption of pork. This is considered rare. For medium rare 145-150F, for medium 150-155F, medium well 155-160F, and well done 160F.
Can you eat pork chops that are pink?
Cooking to a safe internal temperature of 145F may leave you with a little pink in the center. This is safe to eat.
When to season grilled pork chops?
For the ultimate flavor, pork chops are best seasoned prior to grilling to allow the flavors to penetrate into the meat.
Can you cook pork chops right out of the refrigerator?
Taking pork chops right out of the refrigerator and cooking can cause unevenly cooked meat. Often with an over cooked outside and undercooked inside. It is best to allow pork to come to room temperature prior to grilling.
What to serve with grilled pork chops?
Here in Hawai’i we like to serve many dishes with good old sticky, white rice and a side of macaroni salad. You could also serve with grilled veggies or corn.
How to store?
The great thing about grilled meats is you can eat them now or later. If saving for later, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
How long will cooked pork chops keep in the refrigerator?
Grilled pork chops can be kept for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Perfect for meal prepping.
Can you freeze pork chops?
Meat can be frozen before or after cooking. Cooked pork chops can be kept in the freezer for 2-3 months for optimum flavor, but can be kept for up to 6 months.
How to reheat grilled pork chops?
There are a few ways to reheat pork chops: on the grill, on the stove top, in the oven, or for a quick heat up in the microwave. Be sure not to heat too quickly or too much as this can overcook the pork chops and cause it to become tough.
More delicious pork recipes to check out
- Air fryer crispy pork belly
- Kālua pig pulled pork quesadillas
- Kaki mochi crusted pork tonkatsu
- Sweet and sour spare ribs
- Pork hash
How to make coffee rub grilled pork chops?
- For the coffee rub: To a small bowl add Maika’i Medium Roast 10% Kona Coffee, brown sugar, Hawaiian salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Mix until well combined.
- For the pork chops: Pat dry the pork chops with a paper towel. Liberally season the pork chops with the coffee blend and allow to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
- Heat grill to medium to medium high heat. Clean grates and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes depending on thickness on each side or to a minimum internal temperature of 145F for rare, 150F medium, 155F medium well, or 160F well.
- Remove pork chops from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and ENJOY!
Coffee Rub Grilled Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
For the coffee rub
- 2 tablespoons Maika’i Medium Roast 10% Kona Coffee
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
For the pork chops
- 2 pounds pork chops
Instructions
- For the coffee rub: To a small bowl add Maika’i Medium Roast 10% Kona Coffee, brown sugar, Hawaiian salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Mix until well combined.
- For the pork chops: Pat dry the pork chops with a paper towel. Liberally season the pork chops with the coffee blend and allow to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
- Heat grill to medium to medium high heat. Clean grates and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, depending on thickness, on each side or to a minimum internal temperature of 145F for rare, 150F medium, 155F medium well, or 160F well.
- Remove pork chops from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and ENJOY!
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Never would I ever have thought… but the coffee really worked for this recipe great taste!
This is amazing!
This was so delicious!! Thank you!
These were an absolute hit with my coffee-loving husband and daughters. What a great simple recipe!
Great flavors! I love this recipe. Thanks for the tips for “how to cook pork” I never know how long to cook it.
Can you use any brand Kona medium roast coffee? Or do you recommend the specific brand you have listed? Thank you.
Aloha. I recommend the brand I have listed, but if you can’t find it you can opt for another brand. Mahalo.