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.
Grill the chops for 8 to 9 minutes. Place the chops directly above the hottest part of the grill and cook over high heat with the lid open. Use tongs to flip the chops once after 4 minutes and continue cooking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. You can also spray the pan with a coating of nonstick cooking spray to ensure that the chops will not stick. 2  Give the pan 1 or 2 minutes to heat up. 3  To test whether or not the pan is hot enough, sprinkle 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of water into the skillet.