Bourbon-Sauced Pork Chops

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup bourbon or apple juice
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 4 1 1/4-inch thick pork chops
• Hot cooked broccolini or mashed potatoes (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. For sauce, in a small saucepan combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir together the water and cornstarch. Stir into bourbon mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.

2. For a gas or charcoal grill, grill chops on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 14 to 16 minutes or until 145 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer or pink just in the center, turning once halfway through grilling. Brush occasionally with the sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling time. If desired, serve chops with broccolini or mashed potatoes drizzled with any unused sauce.