Whiskey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

Juicy grilled pork chops brushed with a rich whiskey glaze, paired with a tangy apple and onion relish for balanced sweetness and acidity. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, whiskey, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, diced apple
• 1/2 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens into a syrupy glaze, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
2. Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing generously with the whiskey glaze during the last 2 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges are nicely caramelized.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss 1 diced medium apple, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled pork chops hot, topped with the apple-onion relish for a bright, sweet contrast.