Ultra Juicy Grilled BBQ Pork Chops

 If I use my own cooking as a gauge, I’m guessing pork isn’t one of your go-to meats either. Chicken, salmon, steak we eat all the time (for a great chicken recipe, check out my Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken (Marinade), for salmon, Cajun Grilled Salmon, and for steak, these great Flank Steak Tacos😉 pork though, is more intermittent for me. Why though? When cooked correctly, pork can be just as juicy, tender, and tasty as any other meat. 

For this BBQ pork chops recipe, initially I had planned on making chicken. Then, I thought, why am I reaching for the chicken when I have these amazing-looking, thick-cut pork chops that have been slowly inching their way to the top of my freezer, just waiting to be picked? Well, today they got their wish, and the rest, as they say, was (delicious) history.

Why This Recipe Works 

Comes together quickly: This boneless pork chops recipe only requires 10 minutes of prep and about 20 minutes on the grill. 

Easy BBQ sauce: My simple barbeque sauce is cooked on a stovetop with easy -to-find pantry ingredients (like ketchup!). 

Tender pork: Buying thick-cut pork chops ensures a tender, juicy, chop on the grill. 

Great BBQ flavor: Adding BBQ sauce to both sides of the pork chops while grilling sears in its delicious flavor all around. 

Here’s How You Make It

Making the Sauce

1. Combine all of the barbecue sauce ingredients on the stove in a medium pan over medium heat. 
2. Bring ingredients to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring while simmering. 
3. Reduce and set aside. 

Grilled the Pork Chops

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates. 
2. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. 
3. Put the pork chops on the grill, cooking for 2-3 minutes on the first side, then turn them over and brush some BBQ sauce on the tops and sides. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
4. Flip the pork chops again, brushing the BBQ sauce all over the tops and sides again. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. 
5. Once the pork chops are done (internal temperature should reach 140 and no more pink should be visible in the pork chops’ center), take the pork chops off the grill. 
6. Allow the meat to rest on a plate or cutting board, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. 
7. Serve the juicy grilled pork chops with the remaining BBQ sauce if desired. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert Tips

• Be sure to make the BBQ sauce ahead of time, preferably right before you grill the pork chops, or at least the day of. You don’t want to be trying to make the sauce while the pork chops cook, or you’ll miss your window for basting and end up with a tough, flavorless piece of meat. 
• Allow meat to rest on a plate or cutting board — covered — for at least 5 minutes before serving. This is KEY to keeping the pork chops nice and juicy.
• For the best cut of pork, I buy boneless loin chops. They are easy to find at most grocery stores or butchers. (You can always ask at the meat counter if you don’t see what you are looking for.) If you ask a butcher, you can also get them cut to your preferred thickness. 
• I swear by McCormick’s mesquite seasoning when I make barbecue sauce. Once you try it, you’ll find that you’ll want to use it on everything. It’s not 100% necessary, you can omit it if you don’t have it, and your sauce will still be delicious. Just promise me you’ll try it next time though okay? 

Best Pork Recipes

• Instant Pot Pork Chops and Gravy
• Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin
• Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce
• Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
• One Pan Pork Chops and Brussels Sprouts

Goes Well With

• Sauteed Green Beans
• Baked Potato Wedges
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Tossed Green Salad
• Mango Salsa

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