Barbecue Pork Chops

BARBECUE SAUCE:

1 1/2

C marinara sauce

3/4

C apple cider vinegar

1/2

C molasses

1

canned chipotle pepper, minced, plus 2 tbsp adobo sauce from can

2
tbsp.

dijon mustard

2
tbsp.

chili powder

1
tbsp.

sweet paprika

2

cloves garlic, minced

1/4
tsp.

crushed red-pepper flakes

PORK CHOPS:

4

bone-in, center-cut pork chops (8 oz each

1. Prepare sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup for basting chops and 3/4 cup for dipping.
2. Prepare pork chops: Coat grill or grill pan with cooking spray and prepare for medium-high heat. Meanwhile, season chops on both sides with 1/8 tsp each salt and black pepper. Sear on grill, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and brush both sides of each chop with sauce. Continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 145F about 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let stand on platter, covered, about 3 minutes before serving. Serve each chop with extra sauce as desired.