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Published: July 23, 2018 Last Modified: March 14, 2019 By Sara 22 Comments

BBQ Pork Chops

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These BBQ pork chops are bone-in pork chops brined in garlic and spices, then grilled to perfection and basted with barbecue sauce. An easy dinner option that’s perfect for summer entertaining.

When I have friends over during the summer, I always serve these barbecued pork chops. They’re a little more unique than your standard BBQ chicken and are packed with tons of flavor.

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BBQ pork chops are bone in pork chops that have been grilled and topped with barbecue sauce.

Summer holds so many of my favorite activities and barbecuing is at the top of my list. These BBQ pork chops quickly made it onto our rotating dinner schedule because they’re too delicious to forget about. They take a bit of prep but are worth every minute of it.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BBQ PORK CHOPS?

These barbecue pork chops are brined in garlic and spices for just the right amount of time then grilled to perfection. During the grilling process, the chops are basted with barbecue sauce to add the perfect amount of flavor. Once the pork chops are removed from the grill, allow them to sit for 5-10 minutes so they continue to soak up all those delicious flavors before serving.

I use store bought barbecue sauce for this recipe because it’s just so convenient. You can use whatever brand you prefer for these BBQ pork chops.

Pork chops in a brine solution.

I suggest using bone-in pork chops as they have a lot more flavor and are less likely to dry out during the cooking process. You can either prepare these barbecue pork chops on an indoor grill pan or on an outside grill, they turn out great either way. Your cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops. I typically buy pork chops that are about one inch thick.

Grilled pork chops on a grill pan.

It’s important the kosher salt is used for this recipe and not regular table salt. Kosher salt measures differently than table salt and you can easily end up over-salting your BBQ pork chops if you go with table salt. Kosher salt should be easy to find at most markets.

Grilled pork chops brushed with BBQ sauce.

WHAT IS BRINING?

Brining is very similar to marinating. However, instead of  creating a sauce type marinade, brining utilizes salt water, often times with other added spices, in order to add a nice flavor to otherwise, bland meat. Brining is commonly used with many types of meat including chicken and pork.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BRINING?

Brining is a great way to add flavor to meat. Not only that, but it adds tenderness to the meat which is great for meats that can dry out quickly when being cooked. Brining also reduces cooking time which is a nicely added bonus. This brine contains a bit of sugar which means you’ll get a nice golden brown crust on your chops when you go to grill them.

For this barbecue pork chops recipe, it’s important that you don’t brine them for longer than 24 hours. If you do, they could be overly salty. With any recipe where you utilize brining, it’s a good idea to check suggest brining times in order to get the meat just right.

Grilled BBQ pork chops served over rice pilaf with a side of asparagus.

The only thing that can make these BBQ pork chops any better is the perfect side dish. Rice, vegetables, grilled vegetables, or a nice salad would really add the finishing touches to this delicious summer dinner. I personally love rice and veggies the most as does the rest of the family.

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BBQ pork chops are bone in pork chops that have been grilled and topped with barbecue sauce.
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BBQ Pork Chops

These BBQ pork chops are bone-in pork chops brined in garlic and spices, then grilled to perfection and basted with barbecue sauce. An easy dinner option that's perfect for summer entertaining.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Brining Time 6 hours
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 397kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in pork chops
  • 8 cups water divided use
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds lightly crushed
  • 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Pour 1 cup of boiling water into a large bowl that will fit all of the pork chops. Make sure the bowl will fit into your refrigerator.
  • Add the salt and sugar to the water and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the allspice, fennel seeds, peppercorns, bay leaf, garlic and thyme to the bowl.
  • Add 7 cups of very cold water to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Place the pork chops in the bowl, making sure that they're completely submerged. You can add more water if needed.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • Place the chops on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until desired level of doneness.
  • Brush the barbecue sauce all over the pork chops. Cook for 1 minute more on each side. 
  • Remove the pork chops from the grill. Let the chops rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Megan says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      I seldom cook pork but I followed this recipe and it came out amazing! Thank You!

      Reply
    2. Kaley says

      August 10, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      This sounds great! What would you recommend serving with this?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 11, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        I like to serve them with mashed potatoes or rice pilaf and a side of veggies such as sauteed corn or grilled zucchini.

        Reply
    3. Dan says

      May 31, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Simple to follow recipe with amazing results. Thank you.

      Reply
    4. Wanda says

      May 18, 2020 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this brine! Quarantine has me experimenting with different cooking techniques to keep busy. I didn’t have any fennel seed so used cumin seed instead and swapped out 1/2 cup of water and replaced it with Canadian Whisky. So good!

      Reply
    5. Rj says

      April 22, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      Best pork chop we have ever had. The brine is the secret. My wife was absolutely blown away !!
      Thank you this is the only way to make pork chops from now on !!

      Reply
    6. Bea says

      April 20, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I have tried these with and without the brining! They are the best wen you brine them! Turns out its really minimal extra time needed and s worth it! Now I’ve used the brine recipe also on chicken.

      Reply
      • Will says

        May 27, 2020 at 6:27 pm

        I use saki in place of the salt brine. Super tasty and does not bother my gut like salt .

        Reply
    7. Debbie says

      July 29, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      These look so amazing, my mouth is watering!

      Reply
    8. Christiana says

      July 27, 2018 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      These BBQ pork chops look Divine. I really wish I could just out and grab them. I hope I can try this out sometime.

      Reply
    9. David Elliott says

      July 27, 2018 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I always love a good pork chop but I haven’t made them too many times myself. I will have to try out this recipe though. It really does look amazing. Yummy!

      Reply
    10. Laurie @ www.lifewithasideoftheunexpected.com says

      July 27, 2018 at 10:32 am

      Yum! Look at the caramelization on those chops. The flavors sound amazing.

      Reply
    11. Valerie Christie says

      July 27, 2018 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Looks like a delicious dish! That is a dish I will be trying to make.

      Reply
    12. Surabhi K says

      July 26, 2018 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      They look absolutely delicious. The recipe looks easy to make . Hope someone will make such delicious dishes for me someday 🙂 Anyways good work 🙂

      Reply
    13. Shannon Gurnee says

      July 26, 2018 at 3:00 am

      This looks like a delicious and amazing recipe! I bet my family would eat this up in a heartbeat!

      Reply
    14. Rosey says

      July 25, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      The last time I made bbq chops my youngest didn’t like them. It’s been a few years though, and his taste is changing, maybe it will be a hit now. I’mma’ try. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Heather says

      July 25, 2018 at 10:26 am

      We are having this crazy heat wave so we have been avoiding turning on the oven at all costs. These BBQ Pork Chops sound awesome. Got to heat up the grill and make these tonight!

      Reply
    16. Danielle Fox says

      July 25, 2018 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      We make at least 2 pork dishes per week – its so yummy and better for you than beef – this looks like a perfect every day kind of meal for my family

      Reply
    17. Christina Beauchamp says

      July 25, 2018 at 1:10 am

      5 stars
      Now, I’m hungry and I know I have to make this. I’ll buy the ingredients tomorrow! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Dominique Brooks says

      July 24, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Those look fabulous! I don’t eat that much pork (only bacon) but this recipes looks amazing! Yum!

      Reply
    19. GiGi Eats says

      July 24, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      Those babies look gorgeous!!!! Hot damn!

      Reply
    20. Sarah Bailey says

      July 24, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      OK now these sound absolutely delicious! I have to admit I do love a good pork chop and BBQ works with them so well.

      Reply

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