Sugar Cured Smithfield Lean Pork Chop Over Hickory

Name: Sugar Cured Smithfield Lean Pork Chop Over Hickory with Red's Apple Baked Beans and Grilled Pineapple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, 2 inches thick; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 ounces slab bacon, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup onion, 1/2-inch diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons French's mustard; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 jalapeno, minced; 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and 1-inch chopped; 1 can Buschs baked beans, drained and rinsed; Salt and pepper; 1 golden ripe pineapple, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 3 equal parts; 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sour cream; Salt, to taste

Servings: persons

4 pork loin chops, 2 inches thick
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces slab bacon, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup onion, 1/2-inch diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons French's mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 jalapeno, minced
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and 1-inch chopped
1 can Buschs baked beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper
1 golden ripe pineapple, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 3 equal parts
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sour cream
Salt, to taste

1
Mix the brown sugar, salt and pepper together and rub vigorously into the pork.
2
Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
3
Place chops over medium hot coals for 5 minutes and turn 1/4 turn.
4
Cook for 5 minutes and then flip the chop over.
5
Cook for 5 minutes; turn 1/4 turn; cook another 5 minutes.
6
Allow the chop to rest for 5 minutes on the cool side of the grill.
7
In a cast iron pot with a lid, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring until browned.
8
Add onion and garlic and cook until browned.
9
Add ketchup, molasses, mustard, sugar, and jalapeno and bring to a boil.
10
Add apples and baked beans and stir to combine thoroughly.
11
Cook on stove top or side grill about 1 hour covered over medium low heat.
12
Place pineapple slices over medium hot grill and brown for 3 to 5 minutes.
13
Turn over and brown second side.
14
Slice the pineapple on bias very thinly and toss in a bowl with cabbage and carrot.
15
Mix the vinegar, sour cream and salt to make a dressing and mix in with the pineapple, carrots and cabbage.
16
Place the pineapple slaw on a plate and spread it around to cover the entire plate.
17
Place the baked beans in the center of the slaw, and place the pork on top.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pork loin chops, 2 inches thick, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sugar Cured Smithfield Lean Pork Chop Over Hickory with Red's Apple Baked Beans and Grilled Pineapple Slaw falls under the Salads 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.

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Sugar Cured Smithfield Lean Pork Chop Over Hickory with Red's Apple Baked Beans and Grilled Pineapple Slaw

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