Blackened Pork Chops with a side of PRON

[swibirun]

Made my first ever blackened pork chops last night and they were very good, don't know why I waited until now to try these. Blogger Dave of My Year on The Grill has made these a few times and they sounded good.

I put the griddle insert in my Craycort grate with the Egg running 400f and let it preheat for about 15 minutes. I brushed some thick boneless chops with some hot butter and then seasoned them heavily with a cajun dry rub.

I put them on the griddle, hit with a splash of butter on top, and let them go for 2 minutes.

I flipped them, hit with butter again, and let them go another 2 minutes. One of the recipes I saw mentioned the possibility of flare ups from butter. I got a little one accidentally and then did this one on purpose:heh:

Then I switched to indirect, reduced the temp as much as I could (got down to around 300f) and finished them to 145f internal. That probably took another 10 or more minutes.

Looking at that char, I was worried it was going to taste bitter and burned with a dry inside.

When I sliced it on the cutting board and stole a piece, all worries were erased.

It was juicy and had an intense spicy kick, loved it. Even my spice shy kids enjoyed it. :clap2:

Hmmmmm so what else have I been missing out on?

 

[Philly-QueMaster]

What was in the rub?

 

[Boshizzle]

Nice! You are making me hungry.

 

[swibirun]

What was in the rub?

1/2 Tbsp paprika
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp thyme, ground
1/4 tsp oregano, ground
1/4 tsp celery seed

I've had a thing lately for celery seed. It has such a unique and strong flavor.

 

[whodeyQ]

That looks awsome! What a nice looking meal..:thumb:

 

[Gore]

Wow, that is beautiful!

 

[cowgirl]

Chris, that looks soooo good!! Thanks for the recipe too, I can't wait to try it. :-D

 

[Old Smoke]

Looks good from way over here. :thumb::thumb: Are there any leftovers?
OH! thanks for the rub recipe.

 

[Shiz-Nit]

nice indeed

 

[Ye Olde Party Palace]

I think that my cajun cookbooks about equal my bbq cookbooks. My girlfriend love both my cajun recipes and my bbq. It puts a big smile on her face , then mine. You have combined the two. Maybe, I can really make her smile. :becky: :clap2:

 

[SmokinAussie]

1/2 Tbsp paprika
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp thyme, ground
1/4 tsp oregano, ground
1/4 tsp celery seed

I've had a thing lately for celery seed. It has such a unique and strong flavor.

Love Celery Seed too. I'm starting to use it in nearly everything.

Those chops really hit the spot!

Cheers!

Bill

 

[Ribbin' Randy]

Yum!!!:icon_smile_tongue:

 

[el_matt]

Looks great. I loves me some blackened pork!!

Matt

 

[BigButzBBQ]

beautiful looking chops! Thanks for sharing!