Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed Pork Chops

Name: Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed Pork Chops
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; Kosher salt; 4 1 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon pure ancho chile powder; Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed Pork Chops was pinched from <a href="http://www.cooking.com/recipes-and-more/recipes/Cocoa-and-Chile-Rubbed-Pork-Chops-recipe-13384.aspx?s=" target="_blank">www.cooking.com.</a>

"Chef Tim Love rubs meat with a bit of sugar to help brown it but finishes the dish over low heat so the sugar doesn't char the outside. Here, he coats pork chops with cocoa and chile powders for a rub that's like a deconstructed version of Mexican mole sauce. Plus: 20 Smart Tips for Everyday Grilling F&W's Pork Cooking Guide..."

INGREDIENTS

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2 quarts water

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1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper

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Kosher salt

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4 1 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops

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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

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1 tablespoon light brown sugar

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1 tablespoon pure ancho chile powder

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Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

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