Jazz up a pan of pork chops with a quick-and-easy sauce with these one-skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops. They're one dish that's sure to please the whole family, and are freezer-friendly, too.
To say that my husband and daughter like meat is a major understatement. For my husband, a meal isn't a meal if it doesn't include meat. And for my daughter? -- She'd be quite satisfied if a big hunk of meat was all that graced her plate.
As for me, I much prefer my meat in casserole form or as just a small portion of my meal. Give me the veggies and creamy comfort-food sides instead, for sure! And as I'm sure you can imagine, since casseroles and sides are my preference, that's the direction my cooking style has developed over the years too.
Jazz up a pan of pork chops with a quick-and-easy sauce with these one-skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops.
So what does a casserole-cooker-type do when she has a husband and daughter who absolutely love to eat "plain" meat?
She learns to cook "plain" meat, that's what!
So while I've been giving myself practice at baking, pan-frying, and roasting meats with homemade shake & bake chicken thighs, whole roasted chicken, baked ham, Mama's stovetop pork roast, and pan-fried pork chops -- I've also been expanding my repertoire of easy not-completely-"plain" meat recipes, too.
Like these easy skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops, courtesy of my sister-in-law.
Because while I am certainly okay with a "plain" baked or pan-fried piece of meat, I'd much prefer something a little more jazzed up. The sweet BBQ sauce in which these pork chops are simmered does just that ~ jazzes the pork chops up with a whole lot of flavor. Which makes them the perfect pork chops dish to satisfy all the tastes in a our family.
Skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops Ingredients:
Boneless pork chops + a sweet barbecue-based simmering sauce come together to create this tasty dinner dish. To whip up a pan, you'll need:
- Boneless pork loin chops - Trimmed with the bone and fat removed, boneless pork loin chops cook quickly for this easy weeknight dinner dish. Choose chops that are 3/4-inch thick for the best result. -- When seared and then simmered in the recipe's sauce, they turn out tender and tasty.
- Salt & pepper - Don't underestimate the power of salt & pepper in preparing flavorful meat! Even when prepared with a sauce, meat benefits greatly from being generously seasoned with salt and pepper before being cooked. In this recipe, season both sides of the pork chops before searing.
- Barbecue sauce + ketchup - This combination serves as the base of the dish's sweet barbecue sauce. Choose your favorite prepared barbecue sauce. -- We use Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar.
- French salad dressing - With its signature taste, bottled French salad dressing brings a characteristic flavor and tang to the sweet BBQ sauce. Catalina dressing is very similar to French dressing, and can be substituted, no problem.
- Brown sugar + honey - The recipe name is "Sweet BBQ," right? This combo builds on the sweetness of the sauce's ketchup and French salad dressing, developing nice depth of flavor.
- Onion - Finely chopped onion seasons the sauce and brings a flavorful savory element to balance its sweetness.
How to Make Skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops:
To pull together a pan of these tasty chops, start by giving some boneless pork loin chops a nice sear on both sides in a hot pan. For the best flavor, be sure to generously season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper before searing.
Then mix up the sweet barbecue sauce be combining finely chopped onion, prepared BBQ sauce, some ketchup, French salad dressing, and a touch of brown sugar and honey.
Pour the sauce over the seared pork chops, getting them completely covered. Then simmer the pork chops and sauce together for about 15 minutes.
That's it!
The result is a flavorful skillet full of tender boneless pork chops smothered in a sweet-and-tangy BBQ sauce. -- Done quickly with very little fuss.
As an added bonus these Sweet BBQ Pork Chops can be served immediately, or frozen for later, if you'd like. To freeze, cool and place the pork chops and sauce in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Then simply thaw and warm them up when you're ready to enjoy.
I'm happy to say this is one meat dish that satisfies both my want-something-to-jazz-up-my-meat self and my "plain"-meat-loving husband and daughter. Which makes it a win all around for us, for sure. We hope it's a win for your family, too!
Check out these other tasty comfort food dinners:
- Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops
- Quick & Easy Goulash
- Chili Cheese Mac
- Creamy Crock Pot Round Steak
- New England Boiled Dinner
- Shrimp & Grits Casserole
- Slow Cooker Beef Tips
- Slow Cooker Meatloaf
- Sweet-&-Spicy Pork Tenderloin
- More main dish recipes
Yield: 8 servings
Skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops
Jazz up a pan of pork chops with a quick-and-easy sauce with these one-skillet Sweet BBQ Pork Chops. They're one dish that's sure to please the whole family, and are freezer-friendly, too.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Ingredients
Pork chops:
- 8 boneless pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick)
- 2 T. vegetable or canola oil
- salt & pepper
BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 c. barbecue sauce
- 1/2 c. ketchup
- 1/2 c. prepared French salad dressing
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
- 1/4 c. honey
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 pork chops in heated skillet and sear on both sides; remove to a plate. Sear remaining 4 pork chops.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, ketchup, French salad dressing, brown sugar, finely chopped onion, and honey.
- Return all pork chops to the skillet.
- Pour barbecue sauce mixture over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until meat is tender.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
- These pork chops may be served immediately or frozen for later. To freeze, cool and place pork chops with sauce in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Choose your favorite prepared barbecue sauce. We use Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce.
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Your Chops will be delicious, can't wait to try them! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
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These pork chops are my kinda dinner! Thanks for linkin' up with What's Cooking Wednesday!
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