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Barbecue Pork Chops

Take your pork chops to the next level with this delicious sweet and smoky Barbecue Pork Chops recipe! It’s a mouth-watering dish that’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners and entertaining.

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Easy Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

Cooking barbecue pork chops on the stovetop is a straightforward and delicious way to enjoy this dish. The scratch made dry rub and homemade sauce is next level. This stovetop method is quick and ensures juicy, flavorful barbecue pork chops without needing to fire up the grill, unless you want to! If so, I’ve included grilling instructions, too. They’re finger licking good and packed with flavor. How to make easy BBQ Pork Chops: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Pat Dry Pork Chops – Pat the pork chops dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  • Spice Rub – Combine the flour, smoked paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge all sides of the pork chops with the seasoned flour.
  • Preheat the Skillet Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle or two of olive oil to the pan.
  • Sear the Seasonings onto the Pork Chops -Sear the pork chops until evenly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Sear the edges of the pork chops as well. Remove from the skillet to a platter and keep warm while you make the sauce.
  • Garlic- Heat oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic sizzles.
  • Make the Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce – Add ketchup, Dr Pepper, molasses, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well then add the brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, salt, cumin and cayenne. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer Pork Chops to Skillet – Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pork chops to the skillet, turning to coat with the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook over low heat until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F with an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops. (Timing will depend on the thickness of the pork chops.)
  • To Thicken the Sauce: (Optional) Remove the pork chops from the pan to a platter and keep warm.. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in an equal amount of cold water. Increase the temperature to medium high and whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Repeat until the desired thickness is reached.
  • Return pork chops to the sauce and turn to coat, then serve immediately garnished with green onions.
  • Grill Instructions: Scroll down to the printable recipe for grilling instructions.
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How to Make the BEST Barbecue Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

  • Key ingredients you’ll need to make homemade barbecue Glazed Pork Chops: Four (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops, all-purpose flour, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper and olive oil.
  • Ingredients to make the Sauce: Dr Pepper, olive oil, garlic cloves, ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dark brown sugar, dark chili powder, onion powder, salt, ground cumin, ground cayenne and cornstarch for thickening the sauce. Green onions for garnishing.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large 12-inch cast iron skillet or similar heavy bottomed skillet, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, tongs and whisk.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your pork chops. Thicker chops will require a bit more cooking time.
  • You can use Coca Cola or Dr Pepper for the sauce.
  • If time doesn’t allow making your own sauce, you could adapt this recipe using a barbecue sauce that you enjoy. Choose a sauce that’s either sweet, smoky, or spicy, to suit your taste preferences.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute.
  • Leftovers – Store Barbecue Pork Chops in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave, a preheated 350°F oven or a skillet over low heat just until heated through.
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Barbecue Pork Chops

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Stand time5 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: barbecue-pork-chops, glazed-pork-chops-recipe
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 (1-inch thick) large bone-in pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2-1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil
  • Sauce:
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup dr pepper or coca cola
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne
  • 1-2 Tbsp cornstarch for thickening the sauce
  • thinly sliced green onions for garnishing

Instructions

  • Pat the pork chops dry with a clean kitchen towel. Combine the flour, smoked paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge all sides of the pork chops with the seasoned flour.
  • Stovetop Instructions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle or two of olive oil to the pan and sear the pork chops until evenly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Sear the edges of the pork chops as well. Remove from the skillet to a platter and keep warm while you make the sauce.
  • BBQ Sauce: In the same skillet, heat oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic sizzles (do not let brown), about 1 minute.
  • Add ketchup, Dr Pepper, molasses, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well then add the brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, salt, cumin and cayenne. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pork chops to the skillet, turning to coat with the sauce. Cover the pan with a lid. Cook the pork chops over low heat for 15 to 17 minutes OR until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F with an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops. (Timing will depend on the thickness of the pork chops.)
  • To Thicken the Sauce: (Optional) Remove the pork chops from the pan to a platter and keep warm. Dissolve 1 Tbsp of cornstarch in equal amount of cold water. Increase the temperature to medium high and whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Repeat until the desired thickness is reached.
  • Return pork chops to the sauce and turn to coat, then serve immediately garnished with green onions.
  • Grill Instructions: Heat grill to medium-high. Season chops with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part (avoiding the bone) registers 135°F-145°F, about 10 to 14 minutes, basting with glaze (about 2/3 cup) during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a platter and baste again. Let stand for 3-5 minutes then serve with remaining glaze.
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