Honey BBQ Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey BBQ Pork Chops
Description
This recipe for Honey BBQ Pork Chops starts with boneless pork loin chops coated with a mesquite-flavored dry rub. The chops are grilled over high heat to develop a grilled crust while keeping the meat tender. During grilling, they are basted with a sauce made from barbecue sauce, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, which caramelizes on the surface, adding layers of sweetness and smoky barbecue flavor.
The finishing texture combines a juicy interior with a slightly sticky, glazed exterior. The mesquite seasoning adds a smoky element, complementing the honey's sweetness and the tang of the barbecue sauce. Cooking at 450 degrees F for about 10 minutes total ensures the pork is cooked through without drying out.
This dish pairs well with typical barbecue sides or grilled vegetables. It is well-suited for outdoor cooking, and the use of a dry rub and glaze creates a nice balance of smoky, sweet, and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops boneless
- ½ cup mesquite dry rub Grill Mates brand
- ½ cup barbecue sauce or Stubbs BBQ sauce, homemade
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
Instructions
Honey Barbecue Sauce
- Combine bbq sauce, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Mix to combine; set aside.
Pork Chops
- Preheat Grill to 450 degrees F and spray with nonstick grilling spray.
- Use a paper towel to dry off the pork chops. Rub pork chops liberally with Grill Mates Mesquite Dry Rub on both sides of pork chops.
- Grill pork chops 5 minutes and baste with honey barbecue sauce. Flip and grill for 5 more minutes basting with barbecue sauce. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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