Baked Pork Chops

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  3 tbsp BBQ Sauce

  Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.

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  1 tbsp Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
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  1 tbsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  2 tsp Brown Sugar, Light
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  2 tsp Vinegar, Balsamic
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  1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

  Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.

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  1 tsp Garlic
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  0.1 tsp Cayenne Pepper, Ground
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  4 Pork Chops, Bone-In(908g)
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  0.5 tsp Garlic powder
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  0.5 tsp Onion powder
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  0.5 tsp Paprika, Ground
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  1 1 pinch salt (to season)
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  1 1 pinch pepper (to season)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C) standard or 390°F (200°C) convection, positioning the oven rack 8 inches from the top heat element. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil and line with foil or parchment paper.
2. 2Combine the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced fresh garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; mix well and set aside.
3. 3Rub the pork chops all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
4. 4Coat each pork chop generously with two-thirds of the marinade, reserving the remaining third for basting. Bake for 15 minutes at 430°F (220°C).
5. 5Remove from oven, flip the pork chops, and baste with the reserved marinade, brushing to coat evenly. Return to oven and bake for another 7–10 minutes until the edges begin to caramelize.
6. 6Switch oven to broil on medium-high heat, keeping the rack 8 inches from the element. Broil for 1–3 minutes until golden brown and caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning.
7. 7Flip the pork chops once more and baste with pan juices. Broil for another 1–3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the surface is golden brown.
8. 8Transfer the pork chops to airtight containers while hot, dividing evenly into 4 portions and drizzling with remaining pan juices. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.