Whiskey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Juicy pork chops grilled and glazed with a rich whiskey-infused sauce featuring hints of brown sugar and smoky spices. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon; set aside to cool slightly.
2. Step 2: Rub 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, basting generously with the whiskey glaze during the last 3 minutes on each side.
4. Step 4: Remove chops when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with remaining glaze drizzled on top.