In honor of the N'awlins Saints continued march towards a perfect season, here's a recipe for some Cajun-style pork chops.  Thanks to our good friends at the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association for providing the information and the National Pork Board for creating the recipe.  Laissez les bon temps rouler!





Cajun-Style Spiced Pork Chops
(Courtesy of the National Pork Board)

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon paprika
 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne
3/4 teaspoon each white pepper, black pepper, dried thyme and oregano
4-6 center cut bone-in pork chops (about 2-2-1/2 pounds)

Instructions: Mix all ingredients except pork and store in an airtight container. Rub chops with rub. Prepare medium-hot fire and grill chops over indirect heat for 5-6 minutes on each side. Chops are ready when internal temperature is 160 degrees F, as measured with an instant-read thermometer.

Makes approximately 4-6 servings.