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Honey BBQ Grilled Pork Chops on a green platter with mashed potatoes on a wooden table.
Honey BBQ Grilled Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Brining Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 23 mins
 
You do need to plan ahead to make these Honey BBQ Grilled Pork Chops since they need time to brine, but it's so worth it! The grilled chops stay moist and are then slathered with honey BBQ sauce on the grill and at the table.
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pork, Sauces
Servings: 4
Calories: 419 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 bone-in thick cut pork chops at least 1-inch thick
  • olive oil
Honey BBQ Sauce:
  • cup honey
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion or ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
  1. Combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and sugar together in a small bowl. If the chops have a thick edge of fat on them, score the fat 2 or 3 times around the edge of the pork chop so the chop stays flat while cooking. Generously season the pork chops on both sides with the spice mixture. Place the chops on a rack over a rimmed pan and refrigerate uncovered for 8 to 16 hours. Remove the pork chops from the fridge 1 hour before grilling.
  2. To make the Honey BBQ Sauce, combine the honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, onion and paprika in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Pre-heat your outdoor grill, creating two different heat zones. One section of your grill should be high heat and the other section should be a little cooler, or more like medium heat.
  4. Brush the pork chops with a little olive oil. Place the pork chops on the hot zone of the grill for 3 minutes on each side to sear the outside of the chops. Then move the pork chops to the medium zone, brush with the honey BBQ sauce and continue to cook for an additional 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops. Flip and brush again with sauce. The pork chops should reach a temperature of 150°F with an instant read thermometer.
  5. Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Transfer the chops to plates and serve. If you have any leftover honey BBQ sauce, you can bring it to a boil and serve it at the table with the chops.
Nutrition Facts
Honey BBQ Grilled Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 2405mg100%
Potassium 700mg20%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 303IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.