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Black Barbecue Pork Chops with Thumbelina Carrots

This sophisticated high-protein dish elevates the humble pork chop into a gourmet centrepiece. The star of the recipe is a complex, deeply savoury black barbecue sauce, enriched with coffee, dark chocolate, and blackstrap molasses for an incredible depth of flavour. Paired with sweet, heritage-style Thumbelina carrots, the dish offers a beautiful balance of smoky spice and natural sweetness that feels truly indulgent.

Ideal for a weekend dinner or a special occasion, these bone-in rib chops are marinated to ensure the meat stays tender and juicy during roasting. By glazing the carrots in the same frying pan used for the pork, you capture all the caramelised juices for a cohesive, professional finish. Serve this alongside the remaining sauce for a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal that is as impressive to look at as it is to eat.

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Ingredients for Black Barbecue Pork Chops with Thumbelina Carrots

  • 1 cucharada de mantequilla sin sal

  • 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 475ml chopped onion (about 230g )

  • 7 garlic cloves, 5 chopped and 2 left whole, divided

  • 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped, including seeds

  • 35g de pasas

  • 40g bourbon

  • 60ml strong brewed coffee

  • 60ml cola

  • 60ml ketchup

  • 2 cucharadas de salsa de soja

  • 2 cucharadas de vinagre balsámico

  • 1 tablespoon molasses (preferably blackstrap)

  • 1 cucharada de salsa Worcestershire

  • 1 tablespoon Korean black bean paste

  • 30g bittersweet chocolate (60 to 70% cacao), chopped

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

  • 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika (pimentón picante)

  • 1 1/2 cucharadas de jugo de lima fresco

  • 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil

  • 6 (1 1/4-to 1 1/2-inch-thick) bone-in rib pork chops (about 1.8kg total), frenched if desired

  • 1 cucharada de aceite vegetal

  • 3 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal

  • 12 Thumbelina carrots or other baby carrots (2 bunches

  • about 450g ), trimmed

  • 60ml dry vermouth

  • 2 cucharadas de jugo de limón fresco

  • Kosher salt to taste

Heat butter and olive oil in a 4-to 5-quart pot over medium-low heat until foam subsides. Cook onion, chopped garlic, jalapeño, and raisins, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.

Add bourbon (use caution; alcohol may ignite) and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until most of liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in coffee, then boil until most of liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with cola.

Add ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, black bean paste, and chocolate and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

Add spices and 1 teaspoon pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes. Purée sauce in a blender with remaining 2 garlic cloves, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth and thick.

Rub 90ml sauce all over pork chops and marinate, chilled, in a large shallow baking dish at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 177°C with rack in middle.

Rub off excess marinade from chops with a paper towel. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown chops in 2 batches, turning once, about 2 minutes total.

Transfer to a 4-sided sheet pan (reserve skillet) and roast chops in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centre of chops registers 148 to 150ºF for juicy pink meat, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest while cooking carrots.

Melt butter in reserved skillet over medium heat, then cook carrots, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add vermouth and lemon juice and cook, covered, 2 minutes. Uncover and simmer until most of liquid has evaporated and carrots are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Halve carrots lengthwise, then return to pan and keep warm.

Serve pork chops with carrots and remaining sauce on the side.

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  • 29 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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