Ready for more super delicious pork recipes? Try my popular posts for Healthy Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Quick Pork Marinade, and Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa. If I use my own cooking as a gauge, I’m guessing pork isn’t one of your go-to meats either. Chicken, salmon, steak we eat all the time (for a great chicken recipe, check out my Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken (Marinade), for salmon, Cajun Grilled Salmon, and for steak, these great Flank Steak Tacos😉 pork though, is more intermittent for me. Why though? When cooked correctly, pork can be just as juicy, tender, and tasty as any other meat. For this BBQ pork chops recipe, initially I had planned on making chicken. Then, I thought, why am I reaching for the chicken when I have these amazing-looking, thick-cut pork chops that have been slowly inching their way to the top of my freezer, just waiting to be picked? Well, today they got their wish, and the rest, as they say, was (delicious) history.
Why This Recipe Works
Comes together quickly: This boneless pork chops recipe only requires 10 minutes of prep and about 20 minutes on the grill. Easy BBQ sauce: My simple barbeque sauce is cooked on a stovetop with easy -to-find pantry ingredients (like ketchup!). Tender pork: Buying thick-cut pork chops ensures a tender, juicy, chop on the grill. Great BBQ flavor: Adding BBQ sauce to both sides of the pork chops while grilling sears in its delicious flavor all around.
How to Make It
Making the sauce Grilling the pork chops
How Long Do Pork Chops Take to Grill?
These ultra-juicy pork chops take about 20 minutes or so to grill. Thin-sliced pork chops will take less time, about 10 minutes. We want to give adequate time for the BBQ sauce to permeate and sear into the meat as well as enough time for the middle of the thick chops to lose its pink color.
How Do You Grill Pork Chops Without Drying Them Out?
The key to cooking pork chops without drying them out is to cook them more slowly over medium heat, turning infrequently, basting with sauce, and letting them rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing into them.
How Hot Should My Grill Be For Pork Chops?
To be honest, my grill doesn’t have a temperature gauge, so I have never been 100% sure of the temperature of the grill. But I do know that if I cook them over medium-high heat, turn a couple times, and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (it should reach 140 degrees at the thickest part of the thickest piece), then my grill must be hot enough right?
Expert Tips
Be sure to make the BBQ sauce ahead of time, preferably right before you grill the pork chops, or at least the day of. You don’t want to be trying to make the sauce while the pork chops cook, or you’ll miss your window for basting and end up with a tough, flavorless piece of meat. Allow meat to rest on a plate or cutting board — covered — for at least 5 minutes before serving. This is KEY to keeping the pork chops nice and juicy. For the best cut of pork, I buy boneless loin chops. They are easy to find at most grocery stores or butchers. (You can always ask at the meat counter if you don’t see what you are looking for.) If you ask a butcher, you can also get them cut to your preferred thickness. I swear by McCormick’s mesquite seasoning when I make barbecue sauce. Once you try it, you’ll find that you’ll want to use it on everything. It’s not 100% necessary, you can omit it if you don’t have it, and your sauce will still be delicious. Just promise me you’ll try it next time though okay?
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Goes Well With
Sauteed Green Beans Baked Potato Wedges Roasted Sweet Potatoes Tossed Green Salad
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