Grilled Fennel Rubbed Pork Chops & Apricots

Toasting and grinding your own spices for a flavorful rub is the quickest, easiest way to build surefire flavor in this easy pork chop recipe. Serve with a simple tossed salad and some roasted sweet potatoes to round out the meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 thin-cut bone-in pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
  • 8 firm ripe apricots or 4 nectarines, halved and pitted
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint