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dish at this stage helps the chops cook gently and stay moist.
After 15 minutes, remove the foil and baste the chops with some of the remaining barbecue sauce. Return the uncovered dish to the oven.
Continue baking for another 10–15 minutes, basting once more with sauce halfway through, until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part away from the bone.
Once the chops are done, remove the dish from the oven and let the