TENNESSEE WHISKEY PORK CHOPS

Tennessee Whiskey Pork Chops image

Provided by Christmas Carol

Categories Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced onions
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whiskey (use good brand name, such as Jack Daniels)
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons light soy sauce

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
Place chops in skillet, and cook about 5 minutes each side, turning once, until browned.
Remove chops from skillet and keep warm.
In the same skillet cook garlic, onion, and pepper flakes until tender, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the apple juice, dark brown sugar, whiskey, teriyaki, and soy sauces.
Turn heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium, and cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Add pork chops to skillet and simmer, turning once, until no longer pink near bone (about 3 minutes per side) and sauce is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup.