Cast Iron Pork Chops + Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

2 bone in pork chops

1 tablespoon olive oil 

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and Pepper to taste

3 sprigs fresh rosemary 

5 sprigs fresh thyme

2 cloves smashed garlic

salt and pepper to taste

blackberry bbq sauce:

2 cups fresh blackberries 

¾ cups ketchup

½  cup dark brown sugar 

¼ cup honey or agave 

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

1 teaspoon sriracha 

1 tablespoon mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

salt and pepper to taste 

PREP TIME: 1 hour | COOK TIME: 10 MINS | SERVINGS: 2

1.To make the blackberry bbq sauce- blend all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a fine mesh colander to remove the seeds and place in a small saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer to a mason jar and it will keep in the refrigerator for one month.

3. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork chops. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high heat and add the butter.  Once hot, add the herbs, garlic and pork chops. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip and cook another 5 minutes. (If the chops are thin, cook time may be less).  Internal temperature should be 155 degrees F.

4. Remove from heat. Top with blackberry bbq sauce. Serve immediately.

Enjoy y’all!