BBQ Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
397 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Pork Chops
Description
The BBQ Pork Chops recipe begins by soaking bone-in pork chops in a seasoned brine containing kosher salt, sugar, allspice, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaf, garlic, and thyme. This brining step, lasting 6 to 24 hours, ensures the meat is moist and infused with subtle spice and herb flavors.
After brining, the chops are patted dry and grilled over medium-high heat to develop a slightly charred exterior while maintaining juiciness inside. The barbecue sauce is brushed on near the end of grilling, creating a glossy, flavorful finish that complements the spiced pork.
This recipe suits casual outdoor meals and pairs well with classic sides. Resting the chops briefly after grilling helps retain moisture. The straightforward brining process transforms simple pork chops into a richly flavored main course.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops bone in
- 8 cups water divided use
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds lightly crushed
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns whole
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 3 prigs thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water into a large bowl that will fit all of the pork chops. Make sure the bowl will fit into your refrigerator.
- Add the salt and sugar to the water and stir until dissolved.
- Add the allspice, fennel seeds, peppercorns, bay leaf, garlic and thyme to the bowl.
- Add 7 cups of very cold water to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Place the pork chops in the bowl, making sure that they're completely submerged. You can add more water if needed.
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- Place the chops on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until desired level of doneness.
- Brush the barbecue sauce all over the pork chops. Cook for 1 minute more on each side.
- Remove the pork chops from the grill. Let the chops rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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