Bold Cowboy Pork Chops Fiesta
Juicy grilled pork chops with smoky molasses barbecue sauce and bold Southern flavor.
Equipment
- Barbecue grill
- Saucepan
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 pork chops
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery.
- Cook until softened for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, ketchup, molasses, red wine vinegar, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Bring the sauce to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the barbecue grill to medium heat.
- Grill the pork chops for 8 to 10 minutes per side.
- Brush the pork chops frequently with the sauce while grilling.
- Cook until the pork is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Allow the pork chops to rest briefly after grilling to help keep the meat juicy.Serve Tip
Serve these pork chops with cornbread, collard greens, roasted potatoes, or grilled vegetables.Variations
Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, or honey for extra smoky sweetness and heat.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the smoky molasses barbecue sauce and grilled pork.Nutrition values
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 710 mg | Sugar: 25 g