associative. adj. 1. of, relating to, or causing association or union. 2. (Mathematics) maths logic. a. being independent of the grouping of numbers, symbols, or terms within a given set, as in conjunction or in an expression such as (2 Ã 3) Ã 4 = 2 Ã (3 Ã 4). b. referring to this property: the associative laws of arithmetic. (ÉËsoÊ ÊiËeÉª tÉªv, -si-, -ÊÉ tÉªv). adj.
1 Place pork chops on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. 2  Top each pork chop with 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce. 3  Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Place pork chops on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. 2  Top each pork chop with 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce. 3  Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes. FOR A GAS GRILL: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Leave primary burner on high and turn off other burner(s). 4. Clean and oil cooking grate. Place chops, oiled side down, over hot part of grill and cook, uncovered, until well browned on first side, 4 to 6 minutes. While chops are grilling, spread remaining oil mixture evenly over second side of chops. Flip chops and continue to cook until chops register 140 degrees, 4 to 6 minutes longer (if chops are well browned but register less than 140 degrees, move to cooler part of grill to finish cooking). Transfer chops to plate and let rest for 5 minutes.