By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 23, 2025
These BBQ Pork Chops are the best excuse to get the grill out this season! I’ve taken juicy pork chops and seasoned them with a tasty dry rub, covered them in barbecue sauce, and grilled them to perfection. This recipe is so quick and easy to make, you’ll love every flavor-packed bite!
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Easy Barbecue Pork Chops
This simple variation on grilled pork chops is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! Super simple, super easy. You can’t go wrong with grilled pork chops whether for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend backyard BBQ. I like to use bone-in pork chops when possible, as they tend to have more flavor and are less likely to dry out than boneless pork chops, but use whichever you prefer.
There are so many delicious sauces and rubs you can use to season your pork chops before throwing them on the grill. Try different types of barbecue sauce (sweet, spicy, or smoky), teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce , chili-garlic sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or mustard sauce . The options are endless!
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- ▢ 2 lbs. bone-in pork chops room temperature (4 chops)
- ▢ 3 tsp BBQ seasoning rub
- ▢ ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- ▢ chopped fresh herbs optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease it well with your oil of choice. If you are using a stovetop grill, preheat your oven to 350°F as well.
- Rub the pork chops all over with the BBQ seasoning rub. 2 lbs. bone-in pork chops, 3 tsp BBQ seasoning rub
- Place the pork chops on the hot grill and cook for 2-4 minutes per side until you get nice sear marks. They should not be cooked through yet.
- Brush BBQ sauce all over the seared pork chops and either return them to the grill outside or place them in a medium-large baking dish. ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- If on an outdoor grill, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes per side or until the middle reaches 145°F. If you’ve placed them in a baking dish, bake them for 10-15 minutes or until they just reach 145°F internally.
- Remove the chops from the heat and allow them to rest, covered, for at least 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh, chopped herbs, optional. chopped fresh herbs
Equipment
- Grill or Indoor Grill Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make BBQ Pork Chops Step by Step
Gather your ingredients : Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease it well with your oil of choice. If you are using a stovetop grill, preheat your oven to 350°F as well.
Season the pork chops: Rub the pork chops with 3 tbsp BBQ seasoning rub.
Sear: Place the pork chops on the hot grill and cook for 2-4 minutes per side until you get nice sear marks. They should not be cooked through yet.
Brush ⅓ cup BBQ sauce all over the seared pork chops.
If grilling outside: Return them to the grill outside, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes per side or until the middle reaches 145°F.
If cooking inside: Place them in a medium-large baking dish and bake them for 10-15 minutes or until they just reach 145°F internally.
Let rest: Remove the chops from the heat and allow them to rest, covered, for at least 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh, chopped herbs, optional.
How to Store
Store leftover BBQ pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, in a skillet set over medium heat for 2-3 minutes a side, or in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated through.
Freeze BBQ pork chops in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Kick off grilling season with BBQ pork chops, and serve with all the classic barbecue sides like creamy coleslaw , a batch of hearty baked beans , or fluffy mashed potatoes . If corn season has arrived, grilled corn on the cob is a must, as is confetti corn salad .
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BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
Equipment
- Grill or Indoor Grill Pan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bone-in pork chops room temperature (4 chops)
- 3 tsp BBQ seasoning rub
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- chopped fresh herbs optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease it well with your oil of choice. If you are using a stovetop grill, preheat your oven to 350°F as well.
- Rub the pork chops all over with the BBQ seasoning rub. 2 lbs. bone-in pork chops, 3 tsp BBQ seasoning rub
- Place the pork chops on the hot grill and cook for 2-4 minutes per side until you get nice sear marks. They should not be cooked through yet.
- Brush BBQ sauce all over the seared pork chops and either return them to the grill outside or place them in a medium-large baking dish. ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- If on an outdoor grill, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes per side or until the middle reaches 145°F. If you’ve placed them in a baking dish, bake them for 10-15 minutes or until they just reach 145°F internally.
- Remove the chops from the heat and allow them to rest, covered, for at least 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh, chopped herbs, optional. chopped fresh herbs
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
