GRILLED PORK STEAKS OR CHOPS WITH MUSTARD RUB

SERVES 4

I love pork roasted or grilled with a simple mustard rub. And I love the ball park-type yellow mustard for this purpose the best because it has a fresh, bright flavor as opposed to Dijon or grainy mustards. Sometimes, I add herbs. It’s simple food at its best. This recipe works equally well with steaks or chops. However, if you have thick-cut chops, as I usually do, they will take a little longer to cook.

INGREDIENTS

4 bone-in pork steaks or loin chops, 6 to 8 ounces each

2 to 3 tablespoons yellow prepared mustard

Garlic powder to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Spread mustard over both sides. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle both sides with olive oil. Let set while heating grill (or broiler) on high heat. When grill is hot, grill pork until done, being careful not to overcook, about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. (If you are using thick chops, reduce the heat to medium-high and cook about 8 minutes per side. Remember, pork is safe when still a little pink. Overcooked pork is dry and tough.) Remove from grill and let rest about 5 minutes before serving.

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