Grilled Cajun Pork
Brown sugar and spices make a peppery rub for these grilled pork chops. They're served Louisiana-style with rice and read beans.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
48 mins
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
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Cajun Rub:
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3 tablespoons paprika
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1 teaspoon each ground cumin, cayenne pepper and ground allspice
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
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Pork and Rice:
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6 center-cut boneless pork chops (4 ounces each)
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2 cup long-grain white rice
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1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
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2 scallions, sliced
Directions
1
Cajun rub: Combine paprika, cumin, cayenne, allspice, salt and sugar. Reserve 1 teaspoon rub.
2
Pork and rice: Sprinkle remaining rub on both sides of pork. Let stand 20 minutes. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in large saucepan. Add rice and reserved teaspoon rub. Cover; simmer 20 minutes. Drain and rinse beans; add to rice along with corn and scallions. Cover and cook 5 more minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare grill with medium-hot coals or heat gas grill to medium-high. Grill pork for 4 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. Serve with rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 551, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 846 mg, Carbohydrate 78 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 32 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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