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Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce

Inspired by Taste of Home

TOTAL TIME

25 mins

YIELD

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pork Chops:
  • 4 LM Meat bone-in pork loin chops, (7 ounces each)
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons mustard seed
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons whole peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

Preparation

1. In a small saucepan, mix first nine ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce for serving.

2. Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, crush seasonings with brown sugar. Rub mixture over chops.

3. Place chops on an oiled grill over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes per side, brushing top with remaining sauce after turning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved sauce.