Recipe: Texas-Style Barbecued Pork Chops (using ketchup and molasses)

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUED PORK CHOPS

6 center loin pork chops, cut 1 1/2-inches thick
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup catsup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat vegetable oil in medium saucepan. Cook onion and celery over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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 (boil the sauce for a few minutes if the basting brush was dipped in it).

Makes 6 servings
Source: National Pork Producers Council