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Flavorful Grilled Pork Chops Recipe with Sweet Apple Bourbon Glaze

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Juicy bone-in pork chops grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet and smoky apple bourbon sauce, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick, about 1 lb or 450g each)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk together over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the glaze thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in butter at the end, remove from heat, and set aside.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once using tongs.
  6. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush a generous layer of the apple bourbon glaze on each pork chop. Flip and baste again to caramelize the glaze.
  7. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer; pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove pork chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Serve hot with remaining glaze drizzled over the chops and garnish with chopped fresh thyme.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much while resting, gently warm it before serving. Resting chops for 5 minutes after grilling is crucial for juicy meat. Boneless pork chops can be used but watch cooking time to avoid dryness. For dairy-free, omit butter or substitute with coconut oil. Substitute bourbon with apple juice for non-alcoholic version.

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