Grilled Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce

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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 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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and let excess drip off.
  3. Step 3: Grill pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and grill marks form.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chops to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 8: Spoon apple-brandy sauce over pork chops and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce?

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 bone-in pork chops from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce?

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 Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce 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 Herb-Marinated Pork Chops with Apple-Brandy Sauce?

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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