Grilled Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops are perfect for using up leftover apple cider to marinate and coat thick, boneless pork chops with maple syrup, which dramatically amps up the flavor with savory notes and a touch of sweetness.
Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These apple cider glazed pork chops cook quickly, which makes them a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Pork chops are a favorite around our house. Cook them anyway.
Grilled boneless pork chops can be tough and dry at times, so we like to brine them before cooking or coat them in a super delicious glaze while cooking.
I still had some apple cider left in the refrigerator after Thanksgiving, and I had some boneless pork chops I picked up at Sam's that needed cooking.
I put them in a bag, added enough apple cider and salt, and sealed it. Then, I put them in the refrigerator to marinate for a couple of hours.
I removed the bags from the refrigerator and immediately rinsed them really well. If you don't rinse the meat well, you leave too much salt on the meat, which will overpower and ruin the taste. I like to layer flavors, so I lightly season them with coriander, salt, and pepper.
While cooking them on the grill, I brush them with a mixture of apple cider and maple syrup. This is where all the magic happens.
Depending on the weather, I grill them on our gas grill outside and in a cast iron skillet when the weather doesn't permit cooking them outside.
I like to liberally brush the chops with the glaze when I first put them on the grill. I then let them hang out for about 6 minutes on each side. I only brush one side of the pork chops.
We don't like our pork chops super sweet, so if you like extra sweetness, add as much coating as you want to reach your desired taste. The more glaze you use, the sweeter the chops will be.
They will be fantastic, juicy, tender, and perfect for any busy weeknight.
I hope you will try these pork chops soon. Enjoy!
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Pork chops.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE APPLE GLAZED PORK CHOPS
Boneless thick pork chops
Apple cider
Salt resealable bag
Maple syrup
Grainy Mustard
Red pepper flakes (optional)
HOW TO PREPARE APPLE CIDER GLAZED PORK CHOPS
Place pork chops in a gallon-size resealable bag; set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together brine ingredients.
Pour brine solution over pork chops. Seal the bag, releasing all the air.
Turn the bag back and forth to distribute the brine over the chops.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours, but no more than 4 hours.
Remove the bag of chops from the refrigerator and rinse with cool water really well. Set chops on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
Pat dry the pork chops. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and cofriander on the front and back of each pork chop; set aside wile you prepare the grill.
Heat the grill to 350 degrees F. While the gtrill heats,k whisk the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
Liberally brush the prepared pork chops. Place the chops on the heated grill. Grill for 6 minutes.
Brush again with the glaze and turn the chops over. cook an addional 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
Remove the grilled pork chops and serve with additional glae on the side.
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Oh Kay! Those chops look mouth-meltingly wonderful! What a great creation. So glad you shared. Pinning! XO
ReplyDeleteThank you Marsha...they are pretty tasty. xoxo
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