Grilled Bone-in Smoky Maple Glazed Pork Chops

Easy and delicious, pure maple syrup adds the perfect complement to this smoky favorite.

1Food Prep10 mins
2Grill Prep10–20 mins
3The Cook14 mins

Cooking for 4 people

Ingredients

4
1 to 1¼-inch-thick bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp.
olive oil, plus more for greasing the grates
1/8 cup
pure maple syrup
minced chives, for garnish

Spices

1 tsp.
garlic powder
1 tsp.
smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
1/2 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper

1Food Prep

First, in a small bowl, mix together the spices.

Next, coat the pork chops with olive oil, then season liberally with the spice mixture. Let the pork chops sit out at room temperature while you prepare the grill.

Finally, mince the chives for the garnish.

2Grill Prep

Fuel: Charcoal: We recommend Kingsford™ Original Charcoal Briquets.

Pellets: We recommend Kingsford™ Grillmaster’s Choice Hardwood Pellets.
Method: Two-Zone Method
Temp: 400°F (Medium Heat)

3The Cook

- When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
- Place the chops on the grill and cook for 6–7 minutes.
- Flip the chops and baste with the maple syrup. Cook for 6–7 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F on a digital meat thermometer, basting occasionally.
- Let the chops rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Serve, garnished with the minced chives.