Royal Liquor Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops

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Succulent pork chops coated in a sweet-smoky bourbon glaze, caramelized to perfection on the grill for a show-stopping main course. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Pork Chops, Bourbon, Brown Sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Sear pork chops for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then reduce heat to medium.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp bourbon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Brush glaze over pork chops, cooking for 5 more minutes while basting occasionally until internal temperature reaches 145°F and glaze is caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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