4 (10-ounce) pork chops, thick-cut, bone-in |
salt |
freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup pecans, chopped |
ancho chili pepper barbecue sauce, recipe follows |
5 cups ketchup |
1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic |
1/2 cup cider vinegar |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/2 tablespoon liquid smoke |
1/2 cup beer |
1/2 cup honey |
1 1/2 cups water |
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce |
1 teaspoon onion powder |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1 dried ancho chile pepper, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon ham or chicken stock |