Chargrilled Pork Chop Sandwich

Grilled Pork Chop Sandwich with Pickles, Grilled Onions and Fired Jalapeños

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WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
– HowToBBQRight Red Handle – 5″ Flexible Curved Boning Knife https://bit.ly/H2QKnife5
– White Jacard (Meat Tenderizer) https://amzn.to/3ePpLgN
– Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub http://bit.ly/TheBBQRub
– Killer Hogs Steak Rub https://bit.ly/KillerHogsSteakRub
– Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce http://bit.ly/TheBBQSauce
– Lodge Cast Iron Skillet https://amzn.to/3eR027L
– Fried Jalapeños https://amzn.to/2CUVDU5

Chargrilled Pork Chop Sandwich

This recipe is great for the hot summer months. I start with extra thick boneless pork chops cut from the center section of a pork loin roast. You want the chops about 2” thick to start. Butterfly each chop with a sharp knife taking care not to cut the chop all the way in half. Press the butterflied chop out flat on a cutting board and hit it with a jacquard meat tenderizer.

Next take a gallon size zip top bag and split each side down the seam. Place the bag on the cutting board and lay the chop in the bag. Use a meat mallet or heavy rolling pin to pound the chop out flat. It should be about a 1/4” at this point.

Fire up a charcoal grill and when the coals are good and hot pour them to one side to create a two zone cooking environment. Place the cooking grate over the coals and allow the grill to come up to 450-500 degrees.

Season each chop with a good dose of Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub followed by a light coat of Killer Hogs Steak Rub for texture. You can substitute your favorite bbq seasoning here if you wish.

Place the chops over the hot zone of the grill and cook for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes before flipping. The goal here is to sear/char the thin chops without over cooking them. After flipping start basting each chop with The BBQ Sauce. Continue to flip and baste each side every couple of minutes until both sides are char grilled and sticky. If the grill gets too hot you have the cool side to move the chops to slow it down. It should take about 8 total minutes to on the grill.

Once the chops are ready remove them from the grill and rest for 5-7 minutes. Break out the cast iron skillet and grill some vidalia sweet onion – sliced super thin – with 2 Tablespoons of butter and a pinch of Steak Rub. Grill the onions for about 5 minutes or until they’re soft. Slide the iron skillet over to the cool side and grill the buns for 30 seconds – 1 minute right over the hot coals. Then it’s time to build the Char Grilled Chop Sandwich.

Lay the bottom bun on the cutting board or plate. Layer thinly sliced dill pickle chips on the bottom bun. Place one of the char grilled chops over the pickles and I like to add a good extra drizzle of The BBQ Sauce so it gets real messy! Pile up some of the grilled onions on top of the chop followed by a few crispy jalapeño chips for some crunch and added heat. Place the top bun over all of it and dig in! This is one Summer Sandwich I can get down on!!

Ingredients:
– 4 Thick Cut, Boneless Pork Chops
– 1/4 Cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub
– 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs Steak Rub
– 8oz Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce
– 1 Vidalia Sweet Onion thinly sliced
– 2 Tablespoons Butter
– 4 jumbo size buns
– dill pickle chips
– crispy jalapeños

Directions:
1. Butterfly each chop and tenderize with a jacquard meat tenderizer. Place each chop in a plastic zip top bag and pound out to 1/4” thickness using a meat mallet.
2. Prepare charcoal grill for two zone fire (hot and cool side).
3. Season each chop with The BBQ Rub on all sides. Lightly season with a coat of Steak Rub on both sides. Rest the chops for 20 minutes until the grill is ready to cook.
4. Place each chop over the hot side of the grill (directly over coals) and grill for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes each side. Flip each chop, baste with The BBQ Sauce and continue to grill flipping and basting with sauce until the chops are done about 8 minutes total time. (move the chops to the cool zone if the fire gets too hot, this will prevent burning)
5. Rest the chops for 5-7 minutes, meanwhile place a cast iron skillet over the hot side of the grill. Add 2 Tablespoons of butter and the onions. Season with a pinch of Steak Rub and grill until softened about 5 minutes. Also place the buns over the hot side of the grill and toast for 30 seconds or until brown.
6. To assemble the sandwich: layer dill pickle chips on the bottom half of the bun. Place a char grilled chop over the pickles and drizzle with extra bbq sauce. Add grilled onions and a few crispy jalapeños then the top bun.

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