Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops
This Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops recipe makes tender pork chops with citrusy and herby flavors drizzled with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Brine12 hours hrs
Total Time12 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Dish Cuisine: American
Method: Oven
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 354kcal
For the brine:
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups orange juice
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 8 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1 family pack boneless pork loin chops 3 pounds total
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Bourbon-Molasses Glaze:
- ⅓ cup molasses
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup bourbon
In a large saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, salt, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Heat to boiling and reduce to a simmer, then continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
Place the pork chops in a large bowl or gallon-size freezer bag with the brine. Refrigerate overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove pork chops from the brine, and rinse well under cold water. Use paper towels to pat the pork chops dry.
In a large (12 inch) skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Cook the pork chops in batches for 4 to 6 minutes. Return all of the pork chops to the skillet.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes.
To make the glaze:
Combine the molasses, apple cider vinegar, and rosemary in a small saucepan. Cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat. When the liquid has been reduced to about ⅔ cup, whisk in the butter and bourbon. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
Serve pork chops drizzled with the Bourbon-Molasses Glaze.
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 3570mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg