Oak-Smoked Whiskey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops grilled to perfection and brushed with a rich oak-smoked whiskey glaze that balances sweet and smoky flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, oak-smoked whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oak-smoked whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick, about 6 oz each) and then brush both sides generously with half of the whiskey glaze. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for 4 minutes on one side until nicely charred.
  4. Step 4: Flip the pork chops and brush the grilled side with the remaining whiskey glaze. Cook for another 4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
  5. Step 5: Remove the pork chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

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