Grilled Bourbon-Blackberry Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and tangy bourbon-blackberry sauce, finished with a herbaceous rosemary butter for a rich, smoky summer grill dish. This american-inspired pork ready in about 28 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops, fresh blackberries, bourbon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides, then drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil to coat.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup fresh blackberries, 1/4 cup bourbon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 10 minutes, mashing berries occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Strain sauce through a fine sieve and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and chops have nice grill marks.
  4. Step 4: While pork chops cook, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over low heat and stir in 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops from grill and brush generously with bourbon-blackberry sauce, then drizzle with rosemary butter. Rest pork chops for 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Bourbon-Blackberry Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter take to make?

Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Bourbon-Blackberry Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh blackberries from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Bourbon-Blackberry Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Bourbon-Blackberry Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Bourbon-Blackberry Pork Chops with Rosemary Butter?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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