PrintGrilled Pork Chops with Salty-Sweet Blackberry BBQ Sauce
Make your grill game memorable with these juicy grilled pork chops coated in a unique, homemade blackberry BBQ sauce. This recipe delivers big flavor with simple steps.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the blackberry BBQ sauce: Combine blackberries, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries break down.
- Press the blackberries through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the seeds and pulp. Set the smooth sauce aside.
- Prepare the pork chops: Rub both sides of the pork chops with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the pork chops for 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the blackberry BBQ sauce generously over both sides of the chops. Allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.
- Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder to the sauce mixture.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, let the sauce simmer uncovered for an extra 5 minutes.
- This fruit glazed meat pairs well with a simple green salad or grilled corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95