Texan-spiced barbecued pork chops
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
12 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
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•4 x 250g each (2cm thick) pork loin chops, trimmed (rind off)
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•3 Teaspoon smokey paprika
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•1 Teaspoon garlic powder
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•1 Teaspoon onion powder
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•½ Teaspoon mustard powder
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•1 Teaspoon sea salt flakes
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•1 Tablespoon olive oil
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•1/3 cup hickory & bourbon barbecue sauce (see Tips)
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•Ranch salad, barbecued sweetcorn and fries, to serve
Method
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1.Preheat a well-oiled BBQ plate (using a BBQ with a hood – see Tips) on medium-high heat.
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2.Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder and salt in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
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3.Pat pork dry with paper towels. Sprinkle pork on both sides with paprika mixture and rub lightly with your fingers into the pork. Shake off excess.
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4.Brush pork with oil. Barbecue pork, hood-down, for 4 minutes. Turn pork and barbecue, hood down, for 2 minutes. Sear the edges of the chops (see Tips). Brush pork with barbecue sauce. Barbecue, hood down, for 1 minute on each side until just cooked through or cook to your liking. Transfer pork to a rack set over a tray and rest for 3 minutes.
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5.Serve pork with a ranch salad, barbecued sweetcorn and fries.
General Information
Tips:- Using a BBQ with a hood ensures even cooking and air circulation. If preferred, you can use a char-grill pan however the cooking time may be slightly increased.
- To sear the edges of the pork, using long-handled tongs hold multiple chops and press onto the BBQ turning to sear all edges.
- You can use your choice of a good quality barbecue sauce.
NOTE: Barbecue cooking times should be used as a guide as BBQs can vary between brands. This recipe was tested on a gas BBQ with a hood.