Insert the meat thermometer into the pork chops horizontally to get an accurate reading. Serve with baked potato or mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.

American Pride Pork Chop

4 bone-in loin pork chops, 1-inch thick
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1. Combine the brown sugar, salt, pepper, allspice and thyme leaves in a small bowl. Rub both sides of pork chops with herb mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes. Discard any remaining herb mixture.
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill.
3. Pat pork chops dry while being careful not to remove the rub.
4. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium doneness or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (approximately 65°C), about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 160 calories; Protein: 16 grams; Fat: 9 grams; Sodium: 770 milligram; Cholesterol: 55 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 3 grams; Fiber: 0 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.