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Quick Pan Fried Barbecue Pork Chops

Less than 30-minute, easy to prepare, darn delicious Pan Fried Barbecue Pork Chops. A 'one-pan' dish that is perfect for any time of the year! 

Prep Time
17 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 8 pork chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 8 (½ to ¾-inch thick) bone-in center-cut pork loin chops
  • salt (enough to season chops)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra to season chops)
  • 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teapsoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • chopped green onions

Instructions

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  1. Season both sides of each pork chop with enough salt and pepper. 
  2. Then, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tablespoons of oil.
  3. Place 4 chops at a time into the hot pan and let brown without disturbing for about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the 4 chops and place onto a plate. Pour in the remaining oil and brown the other 4 chops.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the spices, ½ teaspoon black pepper, mustard, vinegar, sugar, barbecue sauce, and ketchup in a medium bowl, whisking well until homogeneous and free of lumps.
  6. Return all 8 chops to the pan, pour on the sauce mixture, and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately with chopped green onions on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Suggested sides: steamed, baked, or roasted baby potatoes or sweet potatoes, and a fresh salad (or cooked vegetables such as corn or green beans).