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A Sweet and Spicy Summer Favorite: Honey Guajillo Pork Chops
One of the most satisfying things you can ever cook on your own is a barbecue sauce. I know, it’s a sauce that anyone can purchase bottled up and ready to use at the instant. But, when you make your own, you realize how simple and inexpensive it is. It’s like keeping a secret. A very delicious secret once you’ve perfected a recipe.
Well, I decided to let MY secret out and publicly list it. This recipe only deserved to be prepared with the best protein: pork chops! Did you know that ribs and chops are two pork cuts that are favored by Hispanics and African Americans over all other meat cuts? This study by the National Pork Board also concluded that shoppers statistically spend more money in-store when ribs and pork chops are in their basket; I know I certainly do. I want to pair them with a starch such as potatoes or rice and greens of course. Grilled asparagus, charred brussels sprouts or broccoli make a great barbecue pork companion.
Related Recipe: Grilled Citrus Marinated Pork Loin
This recipe is simple. Since pork does not require much seasoning and cooks quickly, you will have a full-on barbecue party at home with simple ingredients already in your kitchen. Pork is also available at an excellent price. That means, you don’t have to break the bank when you want to feed a large crowd; perfect for celebrations! Lean cuts such as these pork chops don’t need grease or added oils to cook quickly. Its flavorful juices keep the meat tender and delicious during the cooking process.
This recipe is just as delicious cooked indoors. If a grill is not available, a cast iron skillet works too! If you are not a fan of barbecue sauce, pork chops can simply be lightly seasoned and baked. Or you can also prepare them in a pressure cooker or slow cooker. That’s the beauty of pork. It’s so versatile that you can use any cooking method with quick and successful results. I consider it the perfect week-night family dinner.
So, get your grill ready, call your friends and celebrate the summer with a fun barbecue at home. You can find more cooking ideas and helpful tips at PorkEsSabor.com or follow along on social media at @PorkEsSabor on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and the hashtag #PorkEsSabor.
Ingredients
- 6 dried guajillo chiles, seeds and stems removed
- 4 cups of water
- ½ cup of ketchup
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- ½ cup of orange juice
- ¼ cup of distilled vinegar
- 2 pounds of pork chops
Instructions
- Combine water and dried guajillo chiles in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and remove from heat. Place boiled guajillos chiles and ¼ cup of the water used to boil the chiles into a blender container. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Combine ketchup, honey, orange juice, vinegar and guajillo chile puree in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place pork chops in a large resealable bag. Pour in half the barbecue sauce into the bag and seal. Press with fingers to distribute sauce evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
