Best Bourbon Chops Recipes

BOURBON APPLE CIDER AND HONEY GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Stir apple cider, honey, cider vinegar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low, stirring often, until the mixture reduces to 2/3 cup, about 20 minutes.
• Simmer 1/3 cup whiskey in a separate small saucepan over medium-low heat until steam no longer smells of alcohol, about 10 minutes; stir into the apple cider mixture. Reduce this mixture to 1/2 cup, forming an apple cider glaze and cool.
• Stir 3 tablespoons whiskey into apple cider glaze.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place pork chops into a baking dish; brush with the apple cider glaze.
• Bake chops in the preheated oven, basting them often with glaze, until tender, about 1 hour. If desired, bring any remaining glaze to a boil in a saucepan and drizzle over chops to serve.

BOURBON-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or large zip-lock heavy-duty freezer bag, stir together the first 6 ingredients; add in pork chops.
• Cover dish or seal bag and chill 30 minutes, turning once.
• Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade.
• Grill pork over med-high heat, covered w/ grill lid for 10-12 minutes (or until done), turning once.
• Transfer reserved marinade to a saucepan; bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
• Pour sauce over chop and serve.

ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• To make the glaze, combine the root beer and stock in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to a thick syrup, about 1 cup, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Season each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence. Grill for 3 minutes. Turn each chop 1/4 turn to make grill marks and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the second side for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over each chop. Roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Place the chops on 4 serving plates and drizzle with the glaze. Spoon the Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions onto the plates, garnish with parsley leaves, and serve.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender and starting to ooze sugary syrup, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on their size. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Cut a slit down each potato and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins. Add the cream, bourbon, brown sugar, molasses, and salt and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Cover to keep warm, or gently reheat before serving.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD BOURBON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute or until the surface of the pan is uniformly hot. Pat the chops dry, and season the chops on one side with salt and pepper. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chops seasoned side down and cook until the chops are brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the butter and cook for 1 minute more. Season the top side of the chops, and turn the chops over. Continue cooking until firm and an instant-read thermometer registers 140 degrees F, about 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the chops to a plate, tent with foil and set aside to rest.
• Pour off any fat remaining in the skillet. Pull the pan from the heat and carefully add the bourbon. Return the pan to the heat and tip the pan slightly to ignite the alcohol. Cook until reduced by half then add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3 minutes, then whisk in the mustard and the cream. Simmer the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve with the pork chops.
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BOURBON-GLAZED SMOKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place pork chops on a paper-towel-lined tray, and pat dry. Combine mustard and cayenne pepper, and evenly season chops. Stir together sugar, bourbon, and 2 tablespoons water.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops in batches until browned, about 2 minutes on each side (turn heat down if necessary to keep browned bits from burning). Remove chops from pan, and lower heat. Add bourbon mixture, scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon, and cook for 30 seconds, until reduced to a glaze. Return chops to pan, and cook, flipping, until chops are warmed through and completely glazed, about 1 minute.

BOURBON BARBECUED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat: For gas, preheat to medium high, then turn off the burners on one side and turn the other burners to medium low. For charcoal, once the coals ash over, push them to one side.
• Whisk 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3 cups warm water in a large bowl. Add the pork and soak 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the bourbon, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, the garlic and ginger in an ovenproof saucepan. Put on the grill over direct heat; bring to a boil, then remove from the grill.
• Grill the onion and tomatoes over direct heat until charred, about 3 minutes per side for the tomato and 4 to 5 minutes per side for the onion. Add to the saucepan, then return the pan to the grill and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 15 more minutes.
• Remove the chops from the brine; pat dry. Brush with the vegetable oil and grill over direct heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the cooler side of the grill and cook 3 to 4 more minutes per side, brushing with the sauce. Serve with the remaining sauce and vegetables.

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH BOURBON BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Once the brine has cooled completely, add the chops and allow to soak for at least 6 but no more than 12 hours. Remove chops from brine just before smoking.
• Smoke pork until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, or about 1 to 2 hours
• Keep grill temperature at approximately 200 to 250 degrees F or pork will overcook. Smoke chops until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. After desired internal temperature is reached, brush chops lightly with oil and grill over hot coals for 1 1/2 minutes; rotate 1/4 turn clockwise and grill 1 minute more to create attractive grill marks. Flip chop and repeat grilling method; the prettier side is the top.
• Chops should ultimately reach an internal temperature of 150 to 160 degrees F. If necessary, place chops in 375 degree F oven after grilling to finish cooking. For an extra fancy presentation, pull the pork off the bone, slice into 1/4-inch strips and fan out on the plate.
• Brush grilled chops with melted butter and let rest 2 minutes before serving. Place each chop on the plate on a serving plate. Serve with peach bourbon bbq sauce.
• Serving suggestion: Try adding a starch as an accompaniment: mashed potatoes, stewed white beans, or even steamed brown rice.
• In a nonreactive, stainless steel 8-quart saucepan, bring all brine ingredients to a boil and stir until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Transfer to a 1-gallon plastic or stainless steel container and refrigerate until completely cooled.
• In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sweat for several minutes until soft. Add peaches, bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken stock. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until thick. Add whiskey, return to simmer, cook for 5 more minutes and remove from the heat. Adjust seasoning and sweetness. Puree mixture with immersion blender or food processor until smooth and thick.

GRILLED BOURBON-MARINATED PORK CHOPS OR PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients; place in a large zip-loc plastic bag.
• Add in the pork chops or 2 pork tenderloins; seal the bag.
• Turn to coat with the marinade.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours.
• Set grill to high heat (about 400°F).
• Remove the pork and discard the marinade.
• Place on grill.
• For pork chops cook for about 15 minutes on each side, depending on how thick your chops are.
• For pork tenderloins, cook for about 25 minutes turning occasionally or until the pork is cooked; tent with foil and let sit for about 10 minutes before slicing.
• Delicious!

GRILLED BOURBON CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix bourbon, brown sugar, mustard and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened., Mix onion powder, salt and pepper; sprinkle over pork chops. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place browned chops in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Wipe out any residual oil from the pan.
• Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and sugar. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer mixture until onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Uncover pan and stir the mixture, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Continue cooking onions for about 3 minutes more.
• Pour bourbon into the onion mixture; cook until mostly evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth and cream; bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes; pour over the browned chops in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the pork reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.

PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOM BOURBON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Add wine and bourbon; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated. Add chicken broth and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally; keep warm., Sprinkle chops with salt, paprika and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip pork in the flour, egg mixture, then bread crumbs., In a large skillet, cook chops over medium heat in remaining oil until crisp and juices run clear, 4-5 minutes on each side. Stir basil into mushroom sauce; serve over pork.

SLOW-COOKER BOURBON PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• For sauce, whisk together first 6 ingredients. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Brown pork chops; 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in pork reads at least 145°, 3-4 hours. , Remove chops from slow cooker; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer half of the cooking juices to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve over chops.

GRILLED CAJUN PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH BOURBON SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Bourbon Peach Sauce:
• In a small sauce pan on medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the peaches for 2 minutes.
• Add brown sugar and bourbon and cook peaches for 5 minutes until they turn brown and soften.
• Add the stock, thyme and garlic. Simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
• Remove the thyme before serving.
• Cajun Seasoning:
• In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Cajun Pork Chops:
• Season the pork chops with salt and the Cajun seasoning.
• Heat the grill over medium heat. Place pork chops on the grill and cook 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. (make sure no pink juices remain). Remove cooked pork chops to a plate.
• Place on a platter and pour the bourbon peach sauce over top.
• Serve.

ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• To make the glaze, combine the root beer and stock in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to a thick syrup, about 1 cup, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Season each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence. Place on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn each chop 1/4 turn to make grill marks and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the second side for 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over each chop. Roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes. Place the chops on four serving plates and drizzle with the glaze. Spoon the sweet potatoes and caramelized onions onto the plates, and serve.

BOURBON-MUSTARD GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400.
• Place large oven skillet over medium high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chops and sear until deep golden brown.
• When chops are seared, add 1 tablespoon olive oil along with the mustard, stock, honey and butter. When liquids come up to a bubble, pour bourbon into the skillet, remove from heat and carefully flame with a lighter. Or just continue boiling the sauce and the alcohol will cook away.
• Season the sauce with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until it starts to thicken, 2-3 minutes. Flip the chops over and transfer the entire pan to the oven to finish cooking, about 5 minutes.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MUSTARD GLAZE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine chili sauce, bourbon, mustard and soy sauce in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until sauce is reduced enough to coat spoon, whisking occasionally, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle both sides of chops with salt and pepper. Brush 1 side of chops generously with sauce. Place chops, sauce side down, on grill. Brush chops generously with remaining sauce. Grill until cooked through and glazed, about 3 minutes per side.

PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON GLAZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saute pan over medium high heat.
• Add onions and sugar; saute for 1 minute.
• Cover pan and reduce heat to med low.
• Simmer onions for about 10 minutes.
• Uncover pan and stir onions, scraping up all the little brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan.
• Cook onions, uncovered, until they begin to caramelize.
• Add bourbon, cook until almost all liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer onions to a bowl and stir in pecans, sage, salt, and pepper.
• Keep onion mixture warm.
• Season chops with salt and pepper.
• Wipe out saute pan and add oil to pan.
• Add chops to pan and turn burner to med heat.
• Cook chops until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Flip chops, cover pan, reduce heat to low, and cook chops until an instant read thermometer registers 155 near the bone, 7 - 10 minutes.
• Remove chops from pan, tent with foil and let meat rest for 5 minutes.
• Serve each chop with some onions.

ORANGE BOURBON GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• COAT both sides of pork chops with Chipotle pepper sauce. Refrigerate while preparing sauce.
• SAUTE garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes.
• Add orange juice, marmalade, honey and bourbon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• HEAT large skillet on high. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and add pork chops to skillet. Sear pork chops on both sides. Reduce heat to medium and cook pork chops 6-8 minutes on each side.
• BRUSH prepared glaze on chops during the last few minutes of cooking.
• Remove chops to a platter and drizzle with additional sauce.

PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOM BOURBON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute the mushrooms, garlic and onions in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute until the mushrooms are browned; about 15 minutes.
• Add the wine. Turn the heat up to high and boil until the liquid has thickened and becomes the consistency of a glaze; about 4 minutes.
• Add the stock and bourbon. Boil the mixture until it is reduced by two-thirds.
• Add the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens; several minutes.
• In a shallow baking dish, whisk together an egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on both sides of the pork chops.
• Add flour to a small bowl. To another small bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
• Dip the pork chops into the flour and coat evenly.
• Next dip the chop into the egg mixture then into the breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 4 minutes per side or until browned. Flip the chops over again, cover and lower the heat and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and add the chopped basil to the skillet. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve the sauce drizzled over the pork chops.

PECAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS & BOURBON, FIG, APPLE, COMPOTE

Steps:

• Dissolve salt and brown sugar in 3 cups of water, pour over chops in a medium sized bowl cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour-this can be done as much as 24hours before cooking When ready to cook: slice apple and onion, quarter figs, brush a non-stick sauce pan with 1/4 tsp of vegetable oil, place onion and apples in skillet over low heat sprinkle with a pinch of salt, when apples become soft add figs, cook long enough for figs to warm (about 30 seconds) add balsamic vinegar and bourbon (remove skillet from fire when adding alcohol), return skillet to low heat stirring occasionally let simmer until sauce thickens; Remove pork chops from brine, dry off each chop with paper towel, mix garlic, salt, black pepper, pecans and bread crumbs; coat each chop in mixture, heat 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil in a medium skillet, pan fry each chop until cooked all the way through and golden crunchy on the outside (about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chops) To serve: spoon fruit from compote on to plate place chop over compote and top with a drizzle of the compote sauce and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives (optional)