Costeletas de porco ao barbecue na frigideira, rápidas

Ingredientes

• 8 (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) bone-in center-cut pork loin chops
• salt (enough to season chops)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra to season chops)
• 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teapsoon garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• chopped green onions

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Season both sides of each pork chop with enough salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Then, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tablespoons of oil.

3. 3

   Place 4 chops at a time into the hot pan and let brown without disturbing for about 2-3 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Remove the 4 chops and place onto a plate. Pour in the remaining oil and brown the other 4 chops.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, combine the spices, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, mustard, vinegar, sugar, barbecue sauce, and ketchup in a medium bowl, whisking well until homogeneous and free of lumps.

6. 6

   Return all 8 chops to the pan, pour on the sauce mixture, and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with chopped green onions on top. Enjoy!