Bourbon Barbecued Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Bourbon Barbecued Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 4 8 -to-10-ounce bone-in pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat; 1/2 cup bourbon or apple cider; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, halved crosswise; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 8 -to-10-ounce bone-in pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat
1/2 cup bourbon or apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, halved crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Prepare a grill for indirect heat: For gas, preheat to medium high, then turn off the burners on one side and turn the other burners to medium low.
2
For charcoal, once the coals ash over, push them to one side.
3
Whisk 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3 cups warm water in a large bowl.
4
Add the pork and soak 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, mix the bourbon, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, the garlic and ginger in an ovenproof saucepan.
6
Put on the grill over direct heat; bring to a boil, then remove from the grill.
7
Grill the onion and tomatoes over direct heat until charred, about 3 minutes per side for the tomato and 4 to 5 minutes per side for the onion.
8
Add to the saucepan, then return the pan to the grill and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 15 more minutes.
9
Remove the chops from the brine; pat dry.
10
Brush with the vegetable oil and grill over direct heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
11
Transfer to the cooler side of the grill and cook 3 to 4 more minutes per side, brushing with the sauce.
12
Serve with the remaining sauce and vegetables.
13
Per serving: Calories 439; Fat 20 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 102 mg; Sodium 347 mg; Carbohydrate 11 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 37 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 4 8 -to-10-ounce bone-in pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat, 1/2 cup bourbon or apple cider, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Barbecued Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bourbon Barbecued Pork Chops

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