Texas Two Step Pork Chops

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Saddle up your taste buds for these Texas Two Step Pork Chops—a flavor-packed recipe that's as bold as the Lone Star State itself! These juicy, bone-in pork chops are rubbed with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and other spices, then seared to golden perfection in a hot skillet. But the real magic happens with the BBQ glaze—a mouthwatering mix of your favorite BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar—that caramelizes into a sticky, finger-licking coating. Finished in the same skillet for extra convenience, these chops are tender, juicy, and ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard BBQs, serve them with a drizzle of the rich pan sauce for a true Texan-inspired feast.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.

2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Generously coat both sides of the pork chops with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat. Let the chops sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

3. Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.

4. Place the pork chops in the skillet (do not overcrowd) and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Lower the heat to medium if the pan gets too hot.

5. While the pork is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.

6. Once the pork chops are seared, remove them from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.

7. Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the prepared sauce and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.

8. Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the pork chops cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

9. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the chops rest for 5 minutes, still covered, to allow the juices to redistribute.

10. Serve the pork chops with the pan sauce drizzled over the top, and enjoy your Texas Two Step Pork Chops!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (307.8g)

Calories		537
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		30.5 g	39%
	Saturated Fat	10.2 g	51%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		118 mg	39%
Sodium		513 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate		24.9 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	0.6 g	2%
	Total Sugars	21.5 g
Protein		40.3 g	81%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		54 mg	4%
Iron		2.2 mg	12%
Potassium		639 mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1098 cal (51.3%%)

Protein: 642 cal (30.0%%)

Carbs: 400 cal (18.7%%)