Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 pork chops (4oz each, 1/2 in thick ) — see notes for the type of pork chops that work best
  • 1 cup quinoa (dry)
  • 1 cup organic broth
  • 1 cup cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup Gluten-free BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp gluten-free BBQ rub/seasoning
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: gluten-free Worcestershire sauce

Instruction

  • Rinse your quinoa. Clean and trim pork chops if excess fat or skin is on them.
  • Combine broth and quinoa in a stock pot or dutch oven pot. Mix to combine, then place pork chops on top of quinoa.
  • Add cherry juice evenly around the pork. Add the oil, BBQ sauce, balsamic vinegar, and spices, including sea salt and pepper.
  • Cook on medium-low for 70 – 90 minutes. Check at 35- 40 minutes and flip pork chops if you want them coated with more broth/sauce on the other side.
  • If desired, add Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, and/or additional seasoning/salt on top after cooking.