All of us love a nice home-cooked meal, but cooking takes time that many people simply don't have. While it can be tempting to order in or go out to a nice restaurant, I really wanted to cook something fresh and healthy for my family that I'd feel good about. That's why Home Chef, which delivers chef-prepared recipes and fresh, pre-portioned ingredients straight to your door, has been a lifesaver for me.
No matter what my schedule is like, I can cook like a five-star chef every night — without the hassle. And most of the meals can be made in under 30 minutes — and make cooking accessible to chefs of all experience levels.
One of my favorite Home Chef meals I made recently has been the Bone-In Pork Chops with Alabama-Style BBQ Sauce, paired with Granny Smith apple slaw and green beans. It was delicious and looked exactly as pictured. Perfectly spiced and flavorful, these pork chops were a total crowd-pleaser.
What I loved most about this recipe was the history behind the white BBQ sauce. According to Home Chef: "In 1925, a railway worker from Alabama named 'Big Bob' Gibson set up a makeshift table to serve BBQ to his neighbors and fellow laborers. What set his 'cue apart was the tangy white sauce that people came from miles around to enjoy. He went on to open a restaurant in Decatur, Alabama, which, along with his unique sauce, endures to this day."
It's so amazing that I could bring this delicious recipe to the table in under 30 minutes at home. Watch our exclusive video to see the recipe in action — and the tasty results!
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Bone-In Pork Chops With Alabama-Style BBQ Sauce
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops (8 oz.)
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- Green beans (8 oz.)
- 3 Tbsps. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsps. sugar
- Slaw mix (8 oz.)
- Mayonnaise (1.875 oz.)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 5 tsps. cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Trim ends of green beans.
- Core apple and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut into matchsticks.
- Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with a 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
- To make the slaw, whisk together 2 Tbsps. olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add slaw mix and apple to the bowl, and season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Toss to coat and set aside.
- To cook the pork chops, heat grill over medium-high heat. Drizzle pork chops with 1 tsp. olive oil and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- To make white BBQ sauce: mix together mayo, remaining apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, cracked black pepper, and 2 Tbsps. water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In another pan, heat 1 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Plate the dish: place a serving of slaw and green beans on a plate. Pour white BBQ sauce in front and serve pork chops in sauce.
