Gas-Grilled Pork Chops
Is it possible to grill thick-cut pork chops that are seared and crispy on the outside and juicy and perfectly cooked inside? Yes, but it all starts with buying the right chop.
Gather Your Ingredients
Before You Begin
Rib loin chops are our top choice for their big flavor and juiciness. Spice rubs, like our Basic Spice Rub, Barbecue Spice Rub, or Ras el Hanout Spice Rub add a lot of flavor for very little effort, but the chops can also be seasoned with pepper alone just before grilling. Because gas grill lids don't build up a residue that can impart an off flavor to foods (as charcoal grills do), they can be used to concentrate heat.
Instructions
1.
Dissolve salt and sugar in 3 quarts cold water in 2-gallon zipper-lock plastic bag. Add chops and seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible. (Alternatively, divide brine and chops evenly between two 1-gallon zipper-lock bags.) Refrigerate, turning bag once, until fully seasoned, about 1 hour. Remove chops from brine and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Coat chops with spice rub or season generously with pepper.
2.
Light grill and turn all burners to high; cover and heat grill 15 minutes. Use wire brush to scrape cooking grate clean. Turn off all but one burner. Place chops over hotter part of grill, cover, and cook until browned on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move chops to cooler side of grill. Cover and continue cooking, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted through side of chop and away from bone registers 135 degrees, 7 to 9 minutes longer. Transfer chops to platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Internal temperature should rise to 145 degrees. Serve immediately.
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