Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Juicy grilled pork chops brushed with a sweet and smoky bourbon glaze, served alongside a tangy apple chutney that balances savory and fruity flavors. This american-inspired pork ready in about 40 minutes blends bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, peeled and diced green apple
• 1/2 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 small cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until thickened to a syrupy glaze. Remove from heat and stir in 3 minced garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Season 4 pork chops with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Brush each chop with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the bourbon glaze, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges are caramelized.
4. Step 4: While pork cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 chopped red onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
5. Step 5: Add 1 large diced green apple, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/4 cup raisins, and 1 small cinnamon stick to the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring often, until apples soften and mixture thickens into a chutney. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
6. Step 6: Plate pork chops topped with a drizzle of remaining bourbon glaze and a generous spoonful of warm apple chutney alongside.