Grilled Pork Chops with Spice Paste

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MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...these turned out to be some incredible tasting pork chops! :)  The flavor was like others I've made before it, yet... not really.  When I first saw this recipe I thought there was a typo.... shouldn't that say SPICY paste, not SPICE paste.  lol  Like I knew what I was talkin' about or something, right?  I was wrong, it really is a spice paste. (but it's a tiny bit spicy, so beware)  I'm not always a big fan of Martha Stewart's recipes.  They have always been hit or miss with me.  Some I've loved, some I have absolutely hated (Yes, I know that's a harsh word, but it's true, I HATED them!!).  I think the episode where she basically reprimanded her guest for not using homemade marshmallows instead of store bought for her candied yam recipe sort of sent me over the top with her!  Seriously, though, these pork chops were great.  The flavor of the spices compliment the pork very well, even the tiny bit of heat from the cayenne.  I would say this ranks in the top five of my favorite pork chop recipes!

Grilled Pork Chops with Spice Paste
Adapted from Martha Stewart
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 

1 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless center cut pork loin chops

Directions:

In a bowl, mix together garlic, oil, sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, and cayenne until a paste forms. Coat pork chops with paste and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 3).

Heat grill to medium-high; clean and lightly oil hot grates. Grill pork, covered, 5 minutes per side for medium. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!