As soon as I saw the title to this recipe, without even taking a second to glance at the photos, I knew I had to make this dish. The idea of cocoa and chili with the spice, sweetness and heat just makes my mouth water. It is one of those combinations you just have to take my word for and one you are likely never to forget ( in a good way of course!).
Best part of all it is easy and you probably already have everything you need on hand. Now this recipe is adapted from Food and Wine and I use the word adapted because I always like to put my own spin on things. Coffee goes great with cocoa and pairs fantastically with the heat from chili so I thought it was a much needed addition plus I actually believe the dish would not have been as good without it. The cocoa and chili together do not bring enough intensity to the pork so the coffee adds a nice strong flavor and helps build an even more amazing crust.
This one is definitely best when prepared on a grill, indoor or outdoor. I must say though if you are busy in the kitchen getting the sides together,etc. then by all means let the MAN be MANLY and do it outside. But don’t do what mine did. He started taking credit for just how delicious the chopswere before I so graciously with my southern charm reminded him who did everything but “flip” the meat. Enough said!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp ground espresso coffee
- 2 quarts of water
- 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 TBSP cocoa powder
- 1 TBSP light brown sugar
- 1 TBSP Ancho chile powder ( you can use plain chili powder if necessary)
Instructions
Notes
adapted from Food and Wine
Wow, I have to try this because coffee, cocoa, chili and porkchops (individually) are some of my favorites!! I’m wondering how they will all come together, thanks for sharing!
honestly if you like them all separately you will love them collectively! its a winner combo
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
coffee and pork! A winner!!! I am such a big fan of meat and vege dinner so this appeals to me big time with the spices!!
daphne recently posted..Lemongrass Coconut Chicken and Leek Soup
Me too Daphne and this pork chop is something I can so see you having on your blog
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
I love it when they take credit for all our hard work!
The chops look great, and that rub sounds like it would work well on ribs too, perfect for the upcoming long weekend. Thanks Jessica
Eva recently posted..Mediterranean Stuffed Loin of Pork
Yes perfect for the long weekend. You always say what I meant to say in my posts! Love ya for that:)
you had me at COFFEE!!!
{these look/sound so incredibly tastey}
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thanks torrie! hope you have a great fourth if I don’t speak to you before then
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
Coffee, cocoa, and chili are all ingredients I’m familiar with, but never have I placed them on a chop before. Love it Jessica!
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Oh what a wonderful flavor combination!!
thanks Alicia!
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
Another great one. I know what I will be making for dinner this weekend
oh rhonda please try it! Let me know how the hubs likes it- i just know it will be a winner with him!
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
Pork is great with the flavor of cocoa and I love the heat from the chili. Perfection
Oh wow! This looks and sounds amazing!
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Thanks Donna. It would go great with your mojito!
Kitchen Belleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
These three ingredients make such an incredible mix of flavors and I find that amazing.
Happy 4th of July to you and your family.
Sam
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happy fourth to you too Sam and thanks for stopping by!
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
The smokiness of the ingredients are perfect for the grill! Definitely a winner. A fabulous flavor combination.
Velva
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that is the WORD! I left out the word smokiness when describing the flavor combo! your right on the mark with that one
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
Drool…
That’s an interesting combination and mouth-watering recipe! I must try it as well!
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i bough the ingredients to make your pumpkin soup soon- can’t wait to try it!
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
Oh no, I don’t have any pork chops in the freezer! I would love to have tried this recipe tonight on the braai. Sounds fabulous.
Mandy
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that is one thing I always keep in the freezer- chops and chicken!
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
coffee& cocoa in meat ..how interesting! as always, you never fail to impress me with your creations or even adaptations! that piece of meat up there is looking amazing!!
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Wow, wow and wow! LOVE the coffee and chili combo. I agree with you wholeheartedly. Your chops looks absolutely succulent Jessica. Perfection. Summer is awesome!
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thanks Geni! You are so sweet and I love hearing from you! have a great weekend
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
Love how juicy and yet crispy the skin on thR chops look. Definitely have a winner here
Pork and cocoa=awesome. You’ve done well, my friend!
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you Jed my friend would LOVE LOVE these. great on chicken too
kbelleicious recently posted..Coffee,Cocoa and Chili Rubbed Pork Chops
How interesting and I’m definitely intrigued to try these pork chops!
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Wow what an interesting spice rub! And an awesome way to eat chocolate for dinner.
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Wow! A delicious explosion of flavour! Great combination! Love it! Can I come over?
Oh Jessica, this is a total winner – bookmarked and drooling!
Mary x
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My family loves pork chops and the chili in it sounds fantastic!
Fantastic! Glad I stopped in on this one
Now, I think I’ve seen pork chops rubbed with cocoa before, and then with coffee separately, but never both together. I never actually tried it myself – it sounds really interesting… something for dinner next week I think. I’m really curious how it will taste!
oh i am curious to see if you like it. I enjoyed the strong intense flavor it brought to the pork! thanks for stopping by
Hi KB – wanted to let you know that I made this last night… It was a night of firsts… I had this and fried green tomatoes (Oh my goodness, how have I never had those before???) – I absolutely LOVED the pork. The flavour was incredible… Definitely something I’ll be using again – I actually made a paste of the olive oil and the cocoa/coffee/chilli and then “painted” it on which worked well for me.
Thanks again
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Oh Charles! I am beyond excited that you tried it and loved it. I think making it into a paste before coating the meat is a brilliant idea and I must try it that way next time! Thanks so much for letting me know how it went. I always love to hear how my recipes went! Have a great week
The coffee aspect to this really grabbed my attention. I love this recipe for how 4 simple elements combine to make such a complex dish. I am anxious to try this one. Thanks Jessica!
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I never thought that cocoa and coffee could go well with soemthing salty ans especially rubbed in pork but it does look good
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Cocoa and chili, what a great combination. My husband always makes this chocolate chili ice-cream so he would love these chops.
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This does look out of this world good! That crusty coating is perfection. My hats off to the chef and the flipper.
Fantastic combination! You know I’m going to adapt this to the solar oven… can’t wait. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh I bet a solar oven version sounds amazing! Can’t wait to hear or read about it! Will be by soon!
The chops look great with some awesome flavor of cocoa and ancho chillies.
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This is magic I love it, I have never heard of this and would never have put coffee, coca and chilli together for anything until I read this. I am going to give it a try for my sisters birthday next week!
Thanks for enlightening me!
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