Texas-Style Barbecued Pork Chops
Michie111 — Wed, 07/21/2010 - 10:55am
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup water
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
1-1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 center cut pork loin, about 6 oz. each, cut 1inch thick
Heat oil in a heavy nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and celery 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except chops, and salt to taste. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Prepare broiler.
Place pork chops on broiler pan 5 inches from heat.
Broil about 8 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.
Serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

