Whiskey-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Apple Chutney

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Tender grilled pork chops brushed with a rich whiskey glaze, served alongside a warm spiced apple chutney that balances sweet and savory flavors. This american-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes blends about 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 medium, peeled and diced apples
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• a pinch cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Stir constantly for 6-8 minutes until the mixture thickens into a syrupy glaze; remove from heat.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
3. Step 3: Brush each pork chop generously with the whiskey glaze and place on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, brushing additional glaze halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges have grill marks.
4. Step 4: While chops grill, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
5. Step 5: Add 2 diced peeled apples, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and a pinch of cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until apples are tender and chutney is fragrant.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled pork chops topped with the warm spiced apple chutney alongside any remaining whiskey glaze for dipping.