Louisiana Hot Honey BBQ Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 cups Peanut oil for frying
• 1 cup Hickory BBQ sauce
• 0.5 cup Wildflower honey
• 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the flour with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl, and place the buttermilk in a separate bowl.

2. 2

   Dredge the pork chops in the flour, dip into the buttermilk, and dredge again in the flour for a thick coating.

3. 3

   Heat peanut oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the chops for 4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through.

4. 4

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine BBQ sauce, honey, hot sauce, cayenne, vinegar, and butter; simmer for 5 minutes until glossy.

5. 5

   Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.

6. 6

   Place the fried chops on the grill and generously brush with the hot honey BBQ reduction.

7. 7

   Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, reapplying the sauce frequently, until the glaze is tacky and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving with a final drizzle of the remaining sauce.