
Grilled Costillas de Cerdo
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Cooking goal
- Tiempo total
- 16 min
- Cook at
- 145°F
- Internal temp
- 145°F
- Pull at
- 140°F
- Cocción
- 10–16 min
Expect ~5°F rise while resting
Cooking goal
- Tiempo total
- 16 min
- Cook at
- 145°F
- Internal temp
- 145°F
- Pull at
- 140°F
- Cocción
- 10–16 min
Expect ~5°F rise while resting
Servings
4
Servings
4
8 lb Pork Chop
Salt
Olive Oil
8 lb Pork Chop
Salt
Olive Oil
Gas Grill
Required for this method
Gas Grill
Required for this method
Instructions
- 1
Prep Pork Chops for the Grill
Pull chops from the fridge and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes — this helps them cook evenly. Pat dry with paper towels for a better sear. Brush both sides lightly with oil and season generously with salt and black pepper or a dry rub. Optional: brine in salted water for 2–4 hours in the fridge beforehand, then rinse and pat dry. Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates before cooking.

- 2
Asando Chuletas de Cerdo
Precalienta la parrilla a fuego medio-alto. Configura una parrilla de dos zonas — fuego directo en un lado, indirecto en el otro. Engrasa las rejillas. Coloca las chuletas sobre fuego directo. Cocina 3–4 min por lado para chuletas de 3/4 de pulgada; 5–8 min por lado para chuletas de 1–1½ pulgadas. Voltea solo cuando las chuletas se suelten fácilmente y muestren marcas de parrilla claras. Si las chuletas gruesas están selladas pero aún no cocidas, muévelas a fuego indirecto, cierra la tapa, y termina la cocción. Retira a 140–145°F de temperatura interna (termómetro en la parte más gruesa, lejos del hueso). Tiempo total de asado: 10–16 min. Siempre verifica el término de cocción con un termómetro.

- 3
Rest, Check Doneness, and Serve
Transfer chops to a clean plate or cutting board. Rest at least 5 minutes (up to 10 for thick chops) before cutting — skipping this step lets juices run out and dries the meat. Target internal temp: 145°F at the thickest part. Pulled at 140°F? Carryover heat during the rest will finish the job. A slight pink blush at the center is safe and normal at 145°F. Serve immediately after resting.

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