Grilled Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Juicy pork chops marinated in fresh herbs and grilled, served with a sweet and boozy apple-brandy pan sauce. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
3, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large, peeled and diced apple
1/4 cup apple brandy (Calvados)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Place 4 bone-in pork chops in a zip-top bag and pour marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and let excess drip off.
Step 3: Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and grill marks form.
Step 4: Transfer chops to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
Step 5: In a medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 large peeled and diced apple and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Step 6: Pour in 1/4 cup apple brandy and carefully ignite with a long match or let reduce by half to cook off alcohol.
Step 7: Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp honey, simmering until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Step 8: Spoon apple-brandy sauce over pork chops and serve immediately.