These Tennessee Whiskey Pork Chops are an easy and healthy one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or date nights! Tender and juicy pork chops are pan-fried and slathered in a sweet and spicy whiskey sauce.
Contents
INGREDIENTS
- ▢1/2 CUP WHISKEY OR BOURBON
- ▢1/2 CUP APPLE CIDER
- ▢2 TBS LIGHT BROWN SUGAR PACKED
- ▢4 TSP APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
- ▢1 TBS DIJON MUSTARD
- ▢1/2 TSP VANILLA
- ▢1/8 TSP CAYENNE
- ▢4 8 – 10 OZ BONE IN PORK CHOPS ABOUT 1″ THICK
- ▢SALT AND PEPPER
- ▢2 TSP VEGETABLE OIL
- ▢1 TBS UNSALTED BUTTER
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, whisk the bourbon (or whiskey if using), cider, sugar, 2 teas vinegar, mustard, vanilla, and cayenne.
- Measure out 1/4 and transfer to a large resealable bag.
- Add the pork chops and turn to cover. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Reserve the remaining bourbon mixture for later.
- When ready to cook, pat the pork chops dry, season with salt and pepper
- Discard the marinade in the bag.
- Preheat a large skillet with the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Place the chops in the skillet 2 at a time and cook until well browned, about 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
- Move to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the now empty skillet, add the reserved whiskey mixture.
- Scrape up any browned bits and bring to a boil.
- Cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add any juices from the chops to the pan, along with the remaining 2 teas vinegar, and butter.
- Allow to simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Return the chops to the pan, and flip to coat.
- Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes in sauce before serving.
NUTRITION
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 613mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.1mg
