Whiskey-Maple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

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Tender pork chops brushed with a sweet and smoky whiskey-maple glaze, grilled to juicy perfection. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, whiskey, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup whiskey, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until fully combined.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour half of the whiskey-maple marinade (reserve remaining half for glazing). Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Brush chops with 2 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Step 4: Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, basting with reserved whiskey-maple glaze every 2 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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