Bourbon and Apple Glazed Pork Chops

This grilled pork chop glaze brings together apple cider and bourbon for a sweet and hearty meal. Try these apple bourbon pork chops the next time you're looking for the meal perfect for fall grilling.

Serves: 6

PORK CHOP INGREDIENTS

• 6 bone-in pork chops
• 3 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 4 tbsp. olive oil

GLAZE INGREDIENTS

• 14 oz. apple cider
• 1 cup bourbon
• 4 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. paprika
• Plus 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced into wedges or rounds for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To prepare the pork chops, mix brown sugar, sea salt, pepper and garlic powder together in a bowl. Brush pork chops with olive oil, and rub the mixture onto both sides of each chop. Place in a container and refrigerate, ideally overnight.
2. To make the glaze, stir together all ingredients in a saucepan, bringing to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium heat and simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened.
3. Grill the pork chops over medium-high heat, covered, for 6-7 minutes per side or until almost done.
4. Brush the glaze onto both sides of each chop, and grill, covered, another 2-3 minutes.
5. While pork chops finish grilling, place apple wedges on grate or in grill basket and cook until just soft. Serve over top of pork chops.

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