Best 9 Grilled Maple Pork Chops Recipes

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Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Grilling pork chops is a great way to add flavor and juiciness to the meat. This article provides three mouthwatering grilled maple pork chop recipes that are sure to impress your taste buds.

The first recipe is for a classic grilled maple pork chop. This recipe uses a simple marinade of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and garlic to create a sweet and savory flavor. The pork chops are then grilled to perfection and served with a maple butter sauce.

The second recipe is for grilled maple pork chops with apples. This recipe adds a sweet and tart flavor to the pork chops by pairing them with apples. The pork chops are marinated in a mixture of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and herbs, then grilled and served with a maple apple sauce.

The third recipe is for grilled maple pork chops with bacon. This recipe adds a smoky and savory flavor to the pork chops by wrapping them in bacon. The pork chops are marinated in a mixture of maple syrup, brown sugar, and spices, then grilled and served with a maple bacon sauce.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these grilled maple pork chops. They're a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED MAPLE PORK CHOPS



Grilled Maple Pork Chops image

Pork chops on the grill are hard to beat. The marinade is simple, and so good. -Nicholas King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons maple syrup
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 inch thick and 12 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade for basting., Drain pork chops, discarding marinade. On an oiled grill, cook pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 13-17 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 65g protein.

GRILLED MAPLE-BRINED PORK CHOPS



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Twelve hours is the optimal time for brining the chops, so plan on making the brine and marinating the chops the night before you intend to grill them. Once brined, they can be refrigerated for several days before cooking.

Provided by Jody Adams

Categories     Garlic     Pork     Summer     Tailgating     Brine     Grill/Barbecue     Maple Syrup

Yield Makes 4 entrée servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the brine:
1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup Grade B maple syrup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons juniper berries
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
12 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
8 cups water
For the pork chops and grilling:
4 center-cut loin pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil for grilling
Roasted Pear Chutney (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all of the brine ingredients together in a nonreactive pot and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir the brine to ensure that the salt, sugar, and maple syrup have dissolved. Let the brine cool, then put it in a large nonreactive container and add the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for no more than 12 hours.
  • 2. Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry (without rinsing).
  • 3. Prepare a grill with hot and medium cooking areas. A grill is hot when you can't hold your hand near the grill surface for longer than 2 seconds without pulling it away; it's medium when you can't hold your hand there for longer than 4 seconds.
  • 4. Season the chops with pepper (not salt - remember, the brining solution is salty) and brush with the oil. Sear the chops directly over the hottest part of the open grill for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Then move the chops to the medium area of the grill, cover the grill, and cook to the desired doneness. Use an instant-read digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chops. A reading of 145° to 150°F will give you a pink, moist chop, 160°F is well-done. Serve immediately, accompanied by the chutney, if using.

SPICE RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH HORSERADISH MAPLE GLAZE AND MAPLE GLAZED GRILLED SWEET POTATOES



Spice Rubbed Pork Chops with Horseradish Maple Glaze and Maple Glazed Grilled Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup grated fresh horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1/2 cup ancho chile powder
1 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoon dry oregano
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chile de arbol
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
or 1 jar of Bobby Flay's Dry Rub for Steak and Ribs
4 rib pork chops, 6 ounces each and 1-inch thick
Olive oil
1/4 cup spice rub

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.;
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.;
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Reserve 1/2 cup of the Maple-Horseradish Glaze and set aside. Brush pork chops on both sides with olive oil and season with salt. Rub 1 tablespoon of the rub onto 1 side of each pork chop. Grill, rub-side down until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Brush each chop with some of the Maple-Horseradish glaze and turn over. Continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes for medium doneness, brushing with some of the glaze. Remove the chops to a platter and brush with the reserved glaze.
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cooked 3/4 of the way Spicy Maple Glaze
  • Slice the potatoes, crosswise, into 1-inch thick slices. Brush with maple glaze and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE



Grilled Pork Chops with Maple-Cranberry Glaze image

Provided by Paul Kirk

Categories     Mustard     Low Cal     Cranberry     Pork Chop     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Spice rub
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)*
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder or ancho chile powder
Glaze
3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce (about half of one 16-ounce can)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup cran-raspberry juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon triple sec or other orange liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 3/4-inch-thick center-cut pork rib chops

Steps:

  • For spice rub:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
  • For glaze:
  • Mix first 8 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  • Do ahead: Spice rub and glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store spice rub at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate glaze. Rewarm glaze just until pourable before using.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle spice rub generously over both sides of pork chops (about 1/2 tablespoon per side), pressing to adhere. Place pork chops on grill, cover, and cook 5 minutes per side. Brush generously with glaze. Move to cooler part of grill and continue to grill, uncovered, until cooked through, brushing frequently with glaze, about 3 minutes longer per side.
  • *Available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE APPLE GLAZE



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Pork chops on the grill? Do them differently this time. This seasoning-glaze combo keeps your meal low-fat and quick while adding maple syrup sweetness.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup apple butter
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
4 pork bone-in loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In 1-quart saucepan, mix maple syrup, apple butter and mustard. Cook over low heat about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until well blended.
  • Sprinkle pork chops with garlic pepper and salt. Place pork on grill. Brush with maple mixture. Cover and grill over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning and brushing with maple mixture 2 or 3 times, until no longer pink when cut near bone. Discard any remaining maple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CALVADOS DEMI-GLACE AND MAPLE-BACON ALMO



Grilled Pork Chops With Calvados Demi-Glace and Maple-Bacon Almo image

Make and share this Grilled Pork Chops With Calvados Demi-Glace and Maple-Bacon Almo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Sauces

Time P1DT1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 cups room-temperature water
2 cups dark amber maple syrup, such as Crown Maple
1/2 cup sea salt
8 cups ice water
6 (16- to 20-ounce) bone-in double-cut pork chops
5 apples, halved
8 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup calvados (apple brandy)
3 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon dark amber maple syrup, such as Crown Maple
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 egg white
1 cup whole almond
2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup, such as Crown Maple
1 slice thick-cut bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the brined pork chops:.
  • In a large container that will fit in your refrigerator, combine the room-temperature water, maple syrup and salt, stirring until the salt dissolves. Stir in the ice water. Add the pork chops and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • For the Calvados demi-glace:.
  • Combine the apples, stock, Calvados, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1 cup, about 1 hour. Strain the sauce into a small saucepan. Place over low heat and swirl in the butter with a spoon. Stir in the maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the maple-bacon almonds:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the egg white in a stainless-steel bowl and beat with a whisk until it forms soft peaks. Add the almonds, maple syrup, bacon and salt and mix well. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 6 minutes, stir, and continue to bake for another 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Coarsely chop the almonds.
  • To serve:.
  • Preheat a grill to high and preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them dry. Sprinkle with pepper and grill until they have grill marks on both sides, about 4 minutes. Place the chops on a pan and bake in the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each registers 140 degrees F, about 40 minutes. To serve, place the chops on plates.
  • Gently reheat the Calvados demi-glace if necessary and drizzle on the chops. Sprinkle with almonds.

MAPLE PLANK-GRILLED ITALIAN STUFFED PORK CHOPS



Maple Plank-Grilled Italian Stuffed Pork Chops image

Thick pork chops stuffed with spinach, croutons, and Italian cheeses are grilled on a maple plank. Delicious! I serve these with steamed broccoli and glasses of chilled Riesling.

Provided by Challengergurl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 58m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large, maple grilling plank
4 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, about 2 inches thick
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups garlic seasoned croutons
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Prepare a maple grilling plank by soaking in water according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Place the pork chops on a clean, flat surface, and cut from one side through the middle to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Set aside until needed.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and celery; cook and stir until the onion is soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and add the croutons: stir until croutons absorb the broth. Remove from heat, and stir in the Italian cheese blend and the Parmesan cheese. Spoon the vegetable-cheese mixture into the pockets of each pork chop. Close one side of the pork chop over the filling. Place pork chops on the prepared grilling plank. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and grill, turning once, until pork chops are no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GRILLED MAPLE CHIPOTLE PORK CHOPS ON SMOKED GOUDA GRITS



Grilled Maple Chipotle Pork Chops on Smoked Gouda Grits image

From Southern Living. The sweetness of the pork and the salty of the gouda grits make this a perfect combination.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from can
6 pork loin chops with bone (1 1/4-inch-thick)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 cups low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups water
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 2/3 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 4 ingredients, and set aside.
  • Sprinkle pork chops evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155°, turning once. Baste with half of barbecue sauce mixture the last 5 minutes of cooking or when meat thermometer registers 145°.
  • Spoon Smoked Gouda Grits evenly onto 6 serving plates; top each with a pork chop, and drizzle evenly with remaining barbecue sauce mixture.
  • Gouda Grits:.
  • Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese and butter, stirring until melted.

MAPLE BRINE FOR GRILLED PORK CHOPS OR PORK ROASTS



Maple Brine for Grilled Pork Chops or Pork Roasts image

Brining pork is a way of improving texture and flavor, since brining meat causes meat to absorb liquid, a seasoned brining liquid makes a for a much juicier and tastier cut of pork. This is a brine I have used in the past when I grill thick-cut pork chops, I really believe that you will never go without brining your chops again after you have tasted this. I have also used this same brine on my pork roasts when I rotisserie them on the outdoor grill. Plan ahead the chops or roast need to brine for a minimum of 10 hours, but no longer than 10 hours, they will start to take on the texture and flavor of a ham, brine your meat early in the morning to grill in the evening, I have even brined for 5 hours and the pork was till moist, remember Kosher salt only, regular coarse salt will create an overpowdering salty taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 10h

Yield 10 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup kosher salt (use ONLY Kosher salt!)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup gin
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
10 -12 garlic cloves, minced (or smashed)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
8 cups water
10 -12 thick-cut pork chops (center cut, about 1-1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Mix all the brine ingredients together in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off heat and stir the brine well with a spoon to insure the sugar, salt and maple syrup has dissolved.
  • Let the brine cool, then place brine in a large glass dish or bowl.
  • Add in pork chops (making certain that all the chops are covered completely with brine).
  • Cover and refrigerate for NO MORE than 10 hours.
  • Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry without rinsing.
  • Season the pork with pepper ONLY (do not season with salt they are salty enough from the brine!).
  • Grill as desired.

Tips:

  • When selecting pork chops, choose ones that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Brining the pork chops in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar for at least 30 minutes will help to tenderize them and keep them moist.
  • To achieve a nice caramelized crust on the pork chops, cook them over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the pork chops with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled maple pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your pork chops turn out perfectly cooked and flavorful every time.

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