Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops with Bitter Orange Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Juicy grilled pork chops seasoned with a bold coffee-spice rub and finished with a tangy, slightly bitter orange glaze. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, ground coffee, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 2 tbsp ground coffee
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup bitter orange juice (or substitute with 3/4 cup orange juice + 1/4 tsp orange zest)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make a dry rub.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and rub the coffee-spice mixture evenly on both sides. Let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly brush 2 tbsp olive oil on the grill grates to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until a nice crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and tent with foil.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup bitter orange juice (or substitute), 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 7-8 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Brush the bitter orange glaze generously over the pork chops before serving to balance the rich coffee rub with bright, bitter citrus notes.