Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Chops

This is from Cooking Light 4/97. Very quick and flavorful. Before I bought my grill pan, I just used a skillet and it worked fine. This is very tasty with cheese grits.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 4  pork chops, 1/2 inch bone-in center-cut loin

Directions

1. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Combine the spices, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub onto both sides of the pork chops.
3. Coat pan with cooking spray unless otherwise directed by pan instructions.
4. Place pork chops and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook until done, approximately 8 minutes. Turn occasionally.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.