Grilled Pork Chops

• 1 cup salt
• ¾ cup honey
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar, heated
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 10 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds ice
• 4 thick-cut pork rib chops
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, cracked
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder

Ingredients for 5 servings (2 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine honey, salt, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic in a plastic zip-top bag. Add ice, and shake the bag until ice is mostly melted and mixture has cooled down.

2. 2

   Insert pork chops into the bag, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.

3. 3

   Combine cracked peppercorns, paprika, and chili powder.

4. 4

   Take the pork out of the mixture and pat dry with paper towels. Discard remaining marinade.

5. 5

   Rub pepper mixture on both sides of each pork chop.

6. 6

   Quickly grease a high-heat grill with a flame-resistant towel soaked in oil and tied with twine.

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7. 7

   Grill pork chops, covered, 2 minutes. Rotate 90 degrees, and cook for another 2 minutes. Flip and repeat this process on the other side.

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8. 8

   Move to a plate and let rest, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve warm.