Whiskey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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Juicy grilled pork chops coated in a rich whiskey glaze, served with a side of roasted garlic butter to enhance each bite. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1/2 cup whiskey
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
6 garlic cloves
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 garlic cloves unpeeled on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly into a glaze.
Step 3: Rub 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 4: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F and have nice grill marks.
Step 5: Brush the whiskey glaze liberally on both sides of the chops during the last 2 minutes of grilling, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Step 6: Remove garlic cloves from oven, peel them, and mash with 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small bowl to create roasted garlic butter.
Step 7: Serve the glazed pork chops hot with a dollop of roasted garlic butter on top to melt into the meat.