Simple Rosemary Rubbed Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound each)
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil, for the pan
1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Preparation

Chop the rosemary; combine rosemary, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cumin in a small bowl.
Rub mixture all over chops.
Let spices penetrate meat for a few minutes before cooking. If there's time, cover and put in refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
If chops have been refrigerated, remove from refrigerator and let the chill dissipate for 10-15 minutes.
Cook on an oiled, pre-heated (medium-high) grill-pan or skillet, oiled grill about 5 minutes on each side.
A nice, thick 1-inch chop will be done (medium-rare) in about 12 minutes, so about six minutes per side, or when an instant-read thermometer registers 145\u00b0.
Tent with foil, and let rest a few minutes before serving as the chop will continue to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from the grill.
Serve with pan juices, mustard or a nice chutney.