Grilled Pork Chops Recipe with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Pork Chops Recipe with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
Description
The Grilled Pork Chops recipe calls for thick pork loin chops marinated in a mixture of yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro. After marinating for at least two hours, the chops are grilled over medium-high heat to create flavorful grill marks. The accompanying Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is a mustard-forward blend including honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and a dash of hot sauce, which is mopped onto the chops during the final grilling stage, adding layers of tangy sweetness.
The cooking process involves an initial high-heat sear to develop crust and grill marks, then finishing over lower heat while basting with sauce until the chops reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F. This method helps keep the meat juicy while infusing it with the characteristic mustard and vinegar flavors of Carolina BBQ. After resting briefly, the chops are served with the warmed sauce, which complements the pork without overpowering it.
This dish is suitable for serving as a hearty main course, with traditional barbecue accompaniments or simple sides. The marinade and sauce impart bold flavor notes that highlight the pork's natural taste while creating a balanced, savory-sweet profile. Leftover barbecue sauce keeps well refrigerated for future use.
Ingredients
- 4 inch pork chop I used center cut pork loin chops, thick
FOR THE MARINADE
- ½ cup yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped
FOR THE CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE
- ¾ cup yellow mustard
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- hot sauce dash of
Instructions
- Prepare your South Carolina Barbecue Sauce first by whisking all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour into a jar and cover. Refrigerate at least one day to let the flavors mingle.
- Next, whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
- Add pork chops to a wide flat dish and smother them with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Add the pork chops to the grill and cover. Grill for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops and grill another 1-2 minutes. Get those nice grill marks!
- Reduce the heat to medium-low (or, if using charcoal, move the chops to less direct heat) and mop a bit of the barbecue sauce over the chops.
- Continue to grill another couple minutes, adding more sauce if you’d like, until the internal temp of the chops are at least 145 degrees F.
- Remove the chops and let rest a few minutes before serving. Top with warmed Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce and serve.
Notes
- Makes 4 servings and about 1.5 cups of Carolina Gold BBQ sauce.
- Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for well-done according to preference.
- Let pork rest a few minutes after grilling to retain juices before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1281mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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