It's time for autumn grilling, because in Arizona, we use our outdoor kitchens all year round! Is your family ready for a new recipe? Try this fabulous apple cider pork chop recipe perfect for the season!
Apple Cider Pork Chop Recipe
- 1 - 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops
- SPICE RUB:
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (crush with mortar and pestle for more flavor)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- CIDER GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine cider glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk together. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to LOW and simmer.
- Preheat your grill over MED/MED-HIGH heat.
- Add spice rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Dry pork chops then rub liberally with spice rub mixture. Massage thoroughly into the meat.
- Once grill is hot, spray with cooking oil, then place the pork chops on the grill.
- Brush pork chops with the sauce that's been simmering and grill for about 4 minutes or so.
- Flip chops over, brush with sauce, and grill for about 4 minutes.
- Continue to liberally brush the chops with the glaze as they cook, and once they're cooked through, remove them to a plate to rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle chops with some remaining sauce and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
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