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2 grilled pork chops on a wood board with a side of bbq sauce and parsley garnish.
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Best BBQ Grilled Pork Chops

Create the Best BBQ Grilled Pork Chops every time with this quick and easy recipe!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq pork chops, grilled pork chops, pork, pork chops
Servings: 2 large chops
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt (not coarse)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups cool water
  • 2 bone-in center cut or rib chops, 1 inch thick (225g/8oz each)

Spice Rub

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Bacon Barbecue Sauce

  • 2 slices bacon
  • ¼ white onion, grated or minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce

Instructions

For the pork

  • Dissolve the salt and sugar in cool water in a large container or resealable bag. Submerge the chops in the brine, cover and refrigerate for one hour.
    1 ½ tablespoons sugar, 3 cups cool water, 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • Combine the dry rub ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the barbeque sauce

  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the fat begins to render and bacon is browning. Add grated onion, garlic, chili powder, vinegar, ketchup, hot sauce, and Worchestershire. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer, pressing all the sauce through so you don’t miss a drop! You should have about one cup of sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2 slices bacon, ¼ white onion,, 1 clove garlic,, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ cup cider vinegar, 1 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar

Cooking the chops

  • Preheat your outdoor grill, or grill pan for cooking indoors, to medium-high heat. Use a paper towel to oil grates or grill pan.
  • Remove chops from brine and pat dry with paper towel. Sprinkle dry rub all over both sides.
  • Place chops on the grill and cook for 4 minutes on the first side. Flip and add barbecue sauce to the top and sides. Cook on the second side for another 4 minutes. Flip again and brush the top with sauce. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chops, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  • Transfer pork chops to a plate or platter. Loosely cover and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

Storage - Store leftover grilled pork chops covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The BBQ sauce will keep in the fridge, in an air-tight container, for 2 weeks. Let cool completely before refrigerating. 
Make extra BBQ sauce - This sauce is delicious on any of your favourite grilled meats like chicken breasts, wings, or ribs! 
Please Note: Nutrition facts are an estimation only. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop | Calories: 337kcal | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 1142mg | Sugar: 5g