Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Kansas City BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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Tender pork chops seared and finished with a smoky-sweet Kansas City style barbecue glaze, served with caramelized onions. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
1 cup Kansas City style barbecue sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
Step 3: Flip chops and cook for another 3 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion around the chops. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring onions occasionally until soft and caramelized.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup Kansas City style barbecue sauce with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 5: Pour barbecue glaze over pork chops and onions in skillet, turning chops to coat evenly. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chops.
Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning extra glaze and onions over the top.