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.
1 Grill chops on the preheated grill, basting with the reserved marinade until meat is browned, no longer pink inside, and shows good grill marks, 8 to 10 minutes per side. 2  A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pour remaining reserved marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. 2  Cook the marinade until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly; serve sauce with chops.