Ingredients
4–6 thick-cut boneless or bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or high-smoke point oil for greasing
1 cup ketchup
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon mesquite seasoning or smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powders, dried herbs (optional)
Kosher salt and brown sugar for brine (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare and soak pork chops in brine if using, then rinse and pat dry.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat (400°F) or oven to 350°F.
3. Oil grill grates or baking dish.
4. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and optional spice rub. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. For grilling: Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing with BBQ sauce and flipping once, until internal temp reaches 140-145°F.
6. For oven baking: Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover, coat with BBQ sauce, and bake for 15 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce.
Last Step:
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🔪 Bone-in chops offer better flavor and moisture retention.
🕒 Prepare BBQ sauce ahead of time for efficient cooking.
💧 Brining improves tenderness but limit time to 4 hours max.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Brining Time: 20 minutes to 4 hours
- Cook Time: 20-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 280-300
- Sugar: 30-35g
- Sodium: 700-750mg
- Fat: 6-8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20-25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg