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Barbecue Pork Chops Guide: Juicy Grilled or Baked Ready in Minutes

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

Juicy barbecue pork chops: grill or bake with a simple glaze, perfect for weeknights and weekends.

Why this recipe works

This recipe shows how to make barbecue pork chops that stay tender and flavorful, whether you grill or bake. It’s suited for weeknights and weekend cookouts alike, using a simple marinade and a sticky barbecue glaze that sticks to bone-in chops.

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Key takeaways

Marinate briefly for bold flavor
Grill or bake with careful basting
Rest before serving for juiciness

Recipe guide

This recipe shows how to make barbecue pork chops that stay tender and flavorful, whether you grill or bake. It’s suited for weeknights and weekend cookouts alike, using a simple marinade and a sticky barbecue glaze that sticks to bone-in chops.

Get juicy, flavorful pork chops with this straightforward glaze and cook method.

  • Marinate briefly for bold flavor
  • Grill or bake with careful basting
  • Rest before serving for juiciness

1) Make the glaze and marinate

Whisk together barbecue sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Reserve half the sauce for basting.

2) Cook with basting on medium-high heat

Marinate pork chops in half the glaze for 30 minutes to 4 hours in the fridge. Remove excess marinade, then grill at about 400°F, 4–5 minutes per side, basting with reserved sauce. If using an oven, sear 2 minutes per side in an oven-safe skillet, then bake 8–10 minutes at 400°F, basting halfway.

3) Rest and serve

Check for 145°F in the thickest part, tent with foil, and rest 5 minutes. Finish with any remaining sauce and optional chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 3 pcs 6 oz bone-in pork chops
  • 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine barbecue sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. Place pork chops in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour half the sauce over them, turning to coat; reserve the rest for basting.
  3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F) or preheat oven to 400°F if using an oven.
  5. Remove chops from marinade and let excess drip off.
  6. Grill chops 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with reserved sauce and watching for flare-ups; if using oven, sear in a hot oven-safe skillet 2 minutes per side then transfer to oven and bake 8–10 minutes, basting once.
  7. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
  8. Transfer pork chops to a plate and tent with foil; rest 5 minutes.
  9. Brush with any remaining sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

FAQs

How long should I marinate the pork chops? Marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours for deeper flavor, but you can cook after 15 minutes if pressed for time.
What temperature should pork chops reach? Cook to an internal temperature of 145°F, then rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Can I bake instead of grill the pork chops? Yes. For grilling, keep chops on medium-high heat and baste; for oven, sear then finish in a hot oven.