BBQ FREAKS TAMARIND-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

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Provided by Ardie A. Davis

Categories     Pork     Fourth of July     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Pork Chop     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Honey     Tamarind     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

Tamarind Glaze
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 cup rum (añejo)
1 cup honey
1 cup tamarind pulp
3 cups beef stock
Brine
4 quarts water
1 cup sugar
1 cup salt
30 whole cloves
4 whole nutmegs, cracked
Pork Chops
8 center-cut pork chops, about 21/2 inches thick
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Granulated garlic, for seasoning
Dried thyme, for seasoning

Steps:

  • To make the glaze: Place the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the onion and garlic begin to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the rum and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Stir in the honey and tamarind pulp and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the beef stock and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain through a sieve. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To brine the pork chops: In a large stockpot, bring to a boil the water, sugar, salt, cloves, and nutmegs. Stir occasionally and cook until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove the brine from the heat and add the pork chops. Let cool for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Prepare a hot grill for direct cooking, with a cool zone to one side.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine, rinse with cold water, and pat dry. Season to your liking with salt, cracked black pepper, granulated garlic, and dried thyme.
  • Use long-handled tongs and a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to lightly oil the grate, then place the pork chops over the fire, about 6 inches over the glowing coals. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Move the chops to the cool zone, cover the grill, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn, cover the grill, and grill until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more. The meat should register 145°F on a meat thermometer.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and allow the chops to rest for 10 minutes. While the meat is resting, warm the glaze. Serve the pork chops whole or sliced with the glaze.

Ahil Waseem
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork chops are fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is amazing.


Anoop Raj
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The tamarind glaze is amazing and the pork chops were cooked perfectly.


mdshoaib ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I made a double batch of the glaze and used it on pork chops, chicken, and shrimp. It was delicious on everything!


Soba khan Soba khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Emmanuel Victor
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork chops are fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is amazing.


ovi bashir
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The tamarind glaze is amazing and the pork chops were cooked perfectly.


Sp Sharma
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I made a double batch of the glaze and used it on pork chops, chicken, and shrimp. It was delicious on everything!


Syeda nayab Zahra ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Ulrich Koufana
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork chops are fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is amazing.


Nibras
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I'm not a fan of tamarind, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The glaze was delicious and the pork chops were cooked perfectly.


Tareq Aziz
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is sure to wow them.


Merlin Freitas
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The tamarind glaze is a great way to add some extra flavor to the chops.


Skhh Sjjh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I made a double batch of the glaze and used it on pork chops, chicken, and shrimp. It was delicious on everything!


Kashaf Here
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this recipe. The tamarind glaze is the perfect complement to the pork chops.


Mezmure
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your pork chop routine. The tamarind glaze gives the chops a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone.


David Coffin
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Junaid Masood
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


chiniyah Harris
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and raved about the glaze. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Conor Leonard
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This tamarind glazed pork chop recipe is a keeper! The chops were juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.