Oak-Aged Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops with Charred Apple Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Tender pork chops glazed with a sweet and smoky bourbon sauce, paired with a tangy charred apple relish for a perfect balance of flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1 inch thick, 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
• 1/4 cup, packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 large, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces apple
• 1/2 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F, then rest on a plate.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced large apple, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until apples are softened and edges lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and season the apple relish with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Step 4: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half and thickens to a glossy glaze.
5. Step 5: Brush the bourbon glaze generously over the rested pork chops. Serve each pork chop topped with a spoonful of charred apple relish for a sweet and savory finish.