Charred Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Blackberry Reduction

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Juicy pork chops grilled over high heat and finished with a glossy, sweet-tart bourbon and blackberry reduction for a perfect balance of smoky and fruity flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub 4 bone-in pork chops with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper evenly on all sides. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to high heat (450°F). Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Step 3: While chops cook, combine 1 cup blackberries, 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the berries break down and the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the blackberry bourbon reduction over each pork chop before serving.

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