Grilled Pork Chops with Classic Barbecue Sauce

Name: Grilled Pork Chops with Classic Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound/2.50g each), cut 1 inch/2.5 cm thick; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 lemon; 1/2 cup/100 g brown sugar; 1/4 cup/60 ml vinegar; 1/2 cup/125 ml tomato ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

Servings: persons

4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound/2.50g each), cut 1 inch/2.5 cm thick
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lemon
1/2 cup/100 g brown sugar
1/4 cup/60 ml vinegar
1/2 cup/125 ml tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

1
heat the oil in a frying pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes.
2
Grate the zest from the lemon and squeeze the juice.
3
Add the lemon zest, half the lemon juice, the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and chili powder to the onion and simmer gently, 5 minutes.
4
Taste, adjust the seasoning and let cool.
5
Light the grill.
6
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brush with the cooled barbecue sauce.
7
Grill them, basting often, 5-7 minutes.
8
Turn over and continue grilling and basting until the chops are done, 5-7 minutes longer.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pork loin chops (about 1/2 pound/2.50g each), cut 1 inch/2.5 cm thick, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Chops with Classic Barbecue Sauce falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!