Holy Trinity BBQ Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups Hickory BBQ sauce
• 0.5 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with the Cajun seasoning.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and celery (the Holy Trinity) and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and the onions are translucent.

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

6. 6

   Whisk together the BBQ sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, then pour the mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.

7. 7

   Bring the sauce to a light simmer, then return the pork chops and any accumulated juices back into the pan.

8. 8

   Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the sauce has thickened.