Turmeric & Garam Masala Spiced Grilled Pork
These turmeric and garam masala spiced pork chops are so full of flavor – and with a tad bit of chili and honey – they are what you need for dinner tonight!
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When my daughter was younger, she thrived on routine, and I thrived on her routine. Spring, summer, fall, and winter – no matter the season, we had a routine that kept us both (somewhat) sane.
But now that she’s older, a routine is harder to stick to – especially during these long summer days. Throw in a summer vacation and we both adopt Amos Bronson Alcott’s quote “the less routine the more life,” where we eat what and when we want to, wake up when we feel like it and indulge in all sorts of routine-defying merriment!
Alas, all vacations come to an end. And, for us, the end of vacation time usually coincides with the beginning of a new school year. And, for us, hectic school days work well with a routine!
As this is my daughter’s senior year of high school, I know things are bound to be hectic with college applications and the like, so, helping her get back into a routine tops my mid-summer list. And, for us, a big part of falling back into a routine involves the return of dinner time and quick, home-cooked meals.
As today is open house/registration day at my daughter’s high school, I figured we would use it to fall back into a routine by grilling up some tender and juicy, Smithfield All Natural Bone-in Pork Chops over charcoal, for dinner. Because when we grill – we grill over charcoal (seriously, am not a grill snob, it’s just the kind of grill we have)!
When I was at my neighborhood Walmart stocking up on after-vacation supplies, I picked up some Kingsford charcoal and Smithfield All Natural Bone-in Pork Chops. Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork is a favorite in our house as it does not contain steroids, hormones or artificial ingredients. And, it is so versatile that we can “Grill It Like a Steak” and enjoy it for a family weeknight dinner or during a weekend get together.
This is a super quick, super simple recipe – but it is simply flavatastic! Ok, so that might not be a word, but I think if you could try these Smithfield All Natural Bone-in Pork Chops with this dry rub of garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and Himalayan salt, and brushed lightly with honey, “flavatastic” is sure to roll off your tongue as well!
My daughter and I enjoyed our Turmeric & Garam Masala Spiced Grilled Pork with a side of pan sauteed veggies from our garden which I whipped up while my daughter watched the grill.
*If you love your pork medium rare, you should cook it to an internal temperature of 145 degrees (followed by a three-minute rest). If you like your chops a little more done, you can cook them to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
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Ingredients
- 2 Smithfield All Natural Bone-in Pork Chops
- 3 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder optional - leave out if you'd prefer your pork chops milder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your charcoal grill
- Add garam masala, turmeric, Himalayan salt, and chili powder to a plate and mix it well
- Add the pork chops to the plate
- Using a fork, pierce the chops
- Then press the dry rub into the pork chops on either side
- Brush with olive oil and set on grill.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip over and grill for 4-5 minutes on the other side
- Remove from the grill
- Brush with honey and enjoy
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I love this really tasty spicing up of pork chops. So simple, yet so creative! I wish I could get Lynne to like Pork Chops, but I’d certainly do this for myself when she’s away in London! Pinned! 🙂
I’m all about routines, but yep, getting rid of them when a kid gets older sounds like room for more fun. Like, dinners out with your kid after 6 PM. I’d dig that!
This looks really good!
Woah, this sounds like my kind of dinner! That amazing rub…and the delicious charcoal grilled flavor. I’m right there with ya on routines. I kinda like my routine, but sometimes it’s nice to break out of the norm and do something different, too! Speaking of routines, though, these chops are definitely going to be routine around here soon. They look flavatastic! 🙂 #client
Shashi, my kids and ME thrive on routine. Summer has been hard. We are all out of whack and eating at scheduled times does not happen as often as it should (which for my disease is NOT a good thing!) But this pork–love! and how quick to throw together for a flavorful dinner!
Bone in chops add so much more flavor in my opinion, such a lovely recipe!
Shashi, I do love my routines too. But yet, I totally agree with you that there comes a time for shirking them and having some much-needed spontaneous fun. “Routine-defying merriment” <– I'll be repeating this phrase to Erik and myself to motivate us to break our routine! 🙂
Senior year: what a BIG year, my friend! She's so lucky to have a mama like you, looking after her and making sure her routines are back on track. <3
I am pleased to hear that you are not a grill snob. Lolol. This was very important to me. 😉 Good luck with back-to-school activities! Keep us posted, my friend! xo
Senior year for your daughter – how exciting! And this dinner looks amazing and so delicious!
I love the all the flavors going on here! Yummy!
I love all the delicious and spicy flavors here. And those bright and shiny pictures are making me drool, Shashi. I do love my routine, but sometimes my days are just are unpredictable. So let it go with the flow and live the present moment! 🙂
I haven’t had pork chops in forever. This sounds amazing!
Turmeric & Garam Masala Spiced Grilled Pork offers a flavorful and aromatic twist on traditional grilled dishes. The warm, earthy notes of turmeric and the complex spices of garam masala create a rich, vibrant flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. For an even more exciting culinary experience, consider blending this dish with techniques from an Argentinian BBQ. Grilling the pork over a wood or charcoal fire, as done in Argentinian BBQ, imparts a smoky depth that complements the spices perfectly. This fusion of Indian and Argentinian flavors results in a unique and unforgettable grilled pork dish.