Pork Tomahawk Chops with Celery Seed White BBQ Sauce Recipe

Brine your pork tomahawk chops in a sweet and savory mixture, and then grill them up for a tasty main dish. Top them with a creamy and fragrant white sauce for a mashup of complimentary flavors that will help your menu stand out.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 Servings

AMOUNT	MAIN INGREDIENTS
4 EA.	Pork Tomahawk Chops
2-1/2 CUPS	Pork Chop Brine (see sub-recipe)
1 TBSP.	Salted Butter
2-1/2 TSP.	Kosher Salt, divided
2-1/2 TSP.	Freshly Ground Pepper, divided
1-1/2 CUPS	Celery Seed White BBQ Sauce (see sub-recipe)

Sub-Recipe Ingredients

Pork Chop Brine

Yield: 4 SERVING

AMOUNT	MAIN INGREDIENTS
2-1/2 CUPS	Apple Juice
3 TBSP.	Honey
1/4 CUP	Kosher Salt
2 EA.	Small Bay Leaves
2 TSP.	Caraway Seeds
1 TSP.	Mustard Seeds
2 TSP.	Whole Black Peppercorns
1/4 TSP.	Granulated Garlic

Celery Seed White BBQ Sauce

Yield: 4 SERVING

AMOUNT	MAIN INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 CUPS	Mayonnaise
9 TBSP.	Cider Vinegar
3 TBSP.	Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 TSP.	Granulated Garlic
1-1/2 TSP.	Celery Seed
3/4 TSP.	Cayenne Pepper
2-1/4 TSP.	Kosher Salt
3 TSP.	Sugar

Directions

Step 1. Complete sub-recipes for Pork Chop Brine and Celery Seed White BBQ Sauce.

Step 2. Arrange chops in a casserole dish in one layer. Strain the chilled brine and pour it over the pork tomahawk chops. Refrigerate for 3 hours before cooking.

Step 3. After 3 hours, remove the pork tomahawk chops from the brine and pat the meat dry using paper towels. Set aside.

Step 4. In a small bowl combine the butter, 1-1/4 teaspoons salt and 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper; microwave on high for 30 seconds to melt the butter. Brush the pork tomahawk chops evenly on both sides with the seasoned butter, then dust each chop uniformly on both sides with 1-1/4 teaspoons salt and 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper.

Step 5. Heat the grill to 400°F, using the 2-Zone setup.

Step 6. Place the pork tomahawk chops on the hot side of the grill and cook for 4 minutes, then rotate each chop 90 degrees, and cook an additional 4 minutes. Flip the tomahawk chops and cook for 4 minutes, and once again rotate each chop 90 degrees. Cook 4 additional minutes, or until a meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat reads an internal temperature of 140°F. Remove from heat.

Step 7. Brush both sides of the pork tomahawk chops with the celery seed white BBQ sauce; transfer to service plates and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8. Serve with additional Celery Seed White BBQ sauce on the side.

Sub-Recipe Directions

Pork Chop Brine

Step 1. In a large pot or lidded container, whisk the apple juice, salt and honey until dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate 24 hours.

Celery Seed White BBQ Sauce

Step 1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients together thoroughly. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use. Sauce will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.