Whiskey-Soaked Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops marinated in bourbon whiskey and finished with a rich, caramelized glaze for a smoky-sweet flavor. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 85 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 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.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then place in the bourbon marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove pork chops from marinade and reserve the marinade.
  4. Step 4: Sear pork chops for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
  5. Step 5: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the bourbon glaze over them. Cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors, then serve immediately.

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