CHARRED DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPS WITH BROWN SUGAR BBQ SAUCE

Charred Double-Cut Pork Chops with Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 bone-in double-cut pork chops (about 1 pound each)
Kosher salt
Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 knobs fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 medium lemon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt. Arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes, then turn over and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the center of the oven. Cook until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.
Drizzle the chops generously on both sides with the Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce. Transfer to a platter and serve with additional sauce on the side.
Combine the ketchup, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar, chili powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard in a large pot and whisk to blend. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and lemon slices. Simmer until the vinegar mellows slightly and the flavors start to meld together, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat but keep warm.