Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops

This Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops recipe makes perfectly tender pork chops oozing with bright citrusy and herby flavors drizzled with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze-a savory flavor bomb in your mouth!

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 550 kcal per serving

Ingredients

6 cup - water
2 cup - orange juice
½ cup - brown sugar
¼ cup - kosher salt
8 clove - garlic
1 bunch - fresh thyme
3 - bay leaves
2 teaspoon - black peppercorns
1 family pack - boneless pork loin chops
2 tablespoon - olive oil
⅓ cup - molasses
½ cup - brown sugar
¼ cup - apple cider vinegar
1 sprig - rosemary
4 tablespoon - unsalted butter
1 cup - bourbon

Instructions

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.
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.

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