Octonary Spice Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Juicy grilled pork chops coated with an aromatic blend of eight spices delivering complex flavor layers. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork chops, paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 (8 oz each) pork chops
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Brush 4 pork chops (8 oz each) on both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Rub the eight-spice mixture evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
5. Step 5: Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and the outside is nicely charred.
6. Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.