Name: Charred Double-Cut Pork Chops with Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 bone-in double-cut pork chops (about 1 pound each); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 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

Directions

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 and pepper. 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.

Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce:

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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.