TENNESSEE-WHISKEY GLAZED PORK CHOPS

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I don't like whiskey so was a bit ?????? about this, but it is very good. Use Jack Daniel's if you can, the Lincoln county process makes all the difference. From Cook's Country, March/April issue, 2007. The original recipe is for pan-frying, but just use the normal grilling technique for chops and you'll be fine. I subbed raw sugar for the brown sugar to reduce the chance of burning. Prep time includes marination time.

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Pork

Time 4h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup whiskey, JD if you can get it
1/2 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
4 pork chops, bone-in center cut 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Whisk whiskey, cider, sugar, mustard, cayenne, vanilla and 1 tsp vinegar together.
  • Transfer 1/2 c of this mixture to a bag, add chops. Press air from bag and zip. Turn to coat chops. Put in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, longer is better.
  • Keep remaining whiskey mixture separately.
  • Remove chops from bag, pat dry, discard marinade.
  • In small saucepan, heat remaining whiskey mixture to a simmer and reduce until thick and bubbly. Add the butter, whisking until melted in and the glaze has taken on a nice sheen.
  • Oil grill well. Heat grill to high, reduce heat to medium-low. Place chops on grill to sear. Turn chops. Brush glaze on chops. Cook until almost done.
  • Turn chops, brush again with glaze.
  • Internal temperature should be 145 when done.
  • Remove from grill, plate and serve.

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