# Components:
→ Pork and Produce
01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
02 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium red onion, sliced
→ Sauce and Seasonings
05 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, gluten-free if required
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing dish
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Arrange pork chops in the prepared baking dish. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
03 - Distribute sliced red onion and bell pepper evenly around the pork chops.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, diced mango, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until thoroughly blended.
05 - Pour mango BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pork chops and vegetables.
06 - Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F and sauce is bubbling.
08 - For added caramelization, broil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until the surface is lightly browned.
09 - Allow pork chops to rest for 5 minutes in the dish, then garnish with chopped cilantro before serving if desired.
