Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops with Spice Blend

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Juicy pork chops grilled to perfection with a bold coffee and spice rub inspired by regional flavors, delivering smoky, earthy, and slightly sweet notes. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, ground coffee, brown sugar 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 pieces (1 inch thick, 8 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 2 tbsp ground coffee
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt to create the spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick, 8 oz each), then generously coat each chop with the coffee-spice rub, pressing firmly to adhere.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached and the crust is dark and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove pork chops from grill and rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving with your choice of sides.