Grilled Pork Chops with Maple-Bourbon Glaze
Grilled Pork Chops with Maple-Bourbon Glaze
The maple-bourbon glaze gives these succulent grilled pork chops a sweet flavor boost.
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick
For the Maple-Bourbon Glaze
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup roasted pecans, chopped and salted
- 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons ground dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- chili powder to taste
- granulated garlic powder to taste
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup maple-bourbon glaze
- 1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped and salted
Directions
1
Bring the maple syrup, pecans, bourbon and mustard to a gentle simmer. Cover and stir intermittently until the glaze is reduced by a fourth. Remove from heat, cover and reserve.
2
Preheat one side of the grill to medium high, leaving the other side off for indirect cooking.
3
Coat the pork chops with olive oil. Liberally season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let the chops rest for a minimum of 20 minutes until they reach room temperature.
4
Place chops on the grill and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side, basting with olive oil occasionally.
5
Reduce heat to medium and move pork chops to the unlit side of the grill.
6
Baste liberally with the maple-bourbon glaze until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and a thick, caramelized crust forms.
Hot Tip
An instant read digital thermometer will help you determine when your meat is done.
7
Remove from grill and tent under tin foil for 3 to 5 minutes to rest before serving.
Hot Tip
Resting your grilled pork chops under a foil tent helps the juices redistribute.
8
Drizzle with maple-bourbon glaze and top with pecans.
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