Grilled Chops with Apple-Cranberry Maple Glaze Recipe

Name: Grilled Chops with Apple-Cranberry Maple Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups apple cider; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic; 6 dried allspice berries; 1/2 bay leaf; 6 bone-in pork chops or boneless loin chops (1 inch thick); 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup cranberry sauce; 1/2 cup applesauce; 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups water
3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
6 dried allspice berries
1/2 bay leaf
6 bone-in pork chops or boneless loin chops (1 inch thick)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
In a large bowl, combine the brine ingredients and stir well.
2
Place the chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine.
3
Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning once.
4
Combine the glaze ingredients in a medium saucepan and mix well.
5
Heat the glaze over medium heat, just until warm.
6
Remove from the heat and reserve 1/2 cup of glaze for serving.
7
Build a charcoal and/or wood fire for direct grilling.
8
Grill the chops directly over the hot coals (approximately 450F) for 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature is 150F.
9
During the last 3 minutes of cooking, baste both sides of the chops with the glaze.
10
Drizzle the reserved glaze over the chops or pass separately at the table.
11
Direct heat
12
Hickory, Apple, Apricot

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups apple cider, 1 1/2 cups water, 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chops with Apple-Cranberry Maple Glaze 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.

Grilled Chops with Apple-Cranberry Maple Glaze

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