Baked Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

By Tim

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 bay leaf

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, celery seed, nutmeg, bay leaf and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Pour over pork.
Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 4 servings.