Description
Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops represent the perfect intersection of impressive presentation and approachable execution. This dish proves you don’t need hours in the kitchen to create something truly special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and drizzle both sides with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about one-third.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly drizzle into the simmering glaze while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place seasoned pork chops on the grill and cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- During the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, brush glaze over both sides of the pork chops and flip to caramelize.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with remaining glaze.
Notes
Select bone-in pork chops for enhanced flavor or thick-cut boneless varieties. Consider marinating for 30 minutes to 4 hours for better flavor penetration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg