Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops with Spanish Olive Caper Sauce

Ingredients

1½ tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. granulated garlic
¾ tsp. salt, divided
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. granulated sugar
4 6-oz. boneless center-cut pork chops
¼ cup plus 3 Tbsp. Market District extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped pitted Castelvetrano™ green olives
2 Tbsp. capers, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops with Spanish Olive Caper Sauce

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.

Directions:

Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In small bowl, whisk paprika, granulated garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, oregano and sugar; rub pork chops with mixture.

Brush pork chops with 1½ tablespoons oil. Place pork chops on hot grill rack; cover and cook 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F, turning once.

In large skillet, heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, olives and capers; cook 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice; cook 30 seconds.

Remove from heat; stir in pepper, parsley and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ cup olive oil. Serve olive mixture over pork chops.

Nutritional Information (Per serving):

Calories 440, Fat 34g, Sat. Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 85mg, Sodium 820mg, Total Carbohydrate 7g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Protein 29g

Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding.