Annie's Scrumptious Pork Chops

Every year, JP and I get a hog butchered. Sometimes we raise our own. Sometimes we get one from our friends that raises them organically. Either way, we try to steer clear of the store bought pork if we can help it.

Recently, a friend of mine purchased a hog from our farmer friend as well. She asked me if I had a recipe for pork chops. Boy, do I ever…..

Annie’s Scrumptious Pork Chops

• Select pork chops. My selection of pork chops consists of opening the freezer and getting a pack or two out, however, I realize most people will be getting them from the grocery. You can use any thickness you desire. I have found that my family prefers them about ¾ inch think. Look for chops that do not have an excessive amount of fat on them as well.
• Place on plate and bring to room temperature.
• While on plate, sprinkle the following onto your chops:
• Vinegar. Make sure to cover entire chop. For an explanation as to why you are doing this, head over here and read my recipe for steaks.
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Montreal seasoning (optional)

• Once chops are to room temperature, place them on grill. If you have a gas grill, place the grill on lowest setting. If you are using a charcoal grill, wait until the coals have burned down a bit.
• Then walk away. Please. Just leave them be for awhile. They have work to do and they are not going to be able to do it to the best of their ability if you keep peaking in on them and poking them every two minutes. Tell them you will be back in ten minutes and walk away.
• Check in on your chops after ten minutes, turning them in the process. Then walk away again, this time, for five minutes.
• After five minutes, use tongs to lightly press on the chops. If they give you some resistance, chops are done. Otherwise, leave them on the grill for a few more minutes. Do not, and I repeat do not, cut into them to check. All of the juices will run out and you will be left with a dry, shoe leather-like pork chop.
• Place chops and plate and leave them alone for a five minutes. This will give them time to rest and evenly distribute their juices.
• Serve and enjoy your yummilicious pork chops!

As the weather improves, and cookouts abound, keep this recipe in mind. I use it for pork steaks and the like as well.

Have a gorgeous and fabulous day, my friends!

“So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the key.”~Lyrics from Already Gone, performed by the Eagles for their 1974 On the Border album.

~Annie