Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

Juicy grilled pork chops brushed with a sweet bourbon glaze paired with a crisp, tangy apple slaw for a perfect balance of flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 large, julienned green apple
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1, thinly sliced celery stalk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Simmer over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until thickened to a glaze consistency; remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves on both sides.
3. Step 3: Brush pork chops liberally with half the bourbon glaze and grill for 5 minutes per side, brushing with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges are caramelized.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp honey until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Add 1 large julienned green apple, 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 grated carrot, and 1 thinly sliced celery stalk to the bowl. Toss well to coat with dressing and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled bourbon-glazed pork chops hot with a side of fresh apple slaw for a bright, crunchy contrast.