Succulent and tender, these Grilled Pork Chops with Maple Apple Glaze are a delightful symphony of flavors, perfect for any occasion. Marinated in a blend of savory herbs and spices, the pork chops are grilled to perfection, achieving a beautiful char on the outside while remaining juicy and succulent on the inside. The accompanying maple apple glaze adds a touch of sweetness and tang, elevating the pork chops to a new level of deliciousness. Served alongside a medley of roasted vegetables, this dish promises a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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GRILLED MAPLE PORK CHOPS
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
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-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Divide equally and set aside half the mixture at room temperature.
- Place pork chops in a zip-top bag and cover with the remaining half of the marinade. Remove as much air as possible from the bag, massage marinade into meat, and place on a plate to prevent leaks. Place chops in refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Light your grill and set up for two-zone cooking. Establish grill temperature between 225° and 250° F.
- Remove pork chops from the bag, and discard any marinade that has touched the pork. Place chops on your preheated grill over indirect heat. Close lid and allow pork chops to cook until internal temperature reaches 130° F. Remove pork from grill and stoke coals to create high direct heat.
- Place pork chops over high direct heat, flipping every 20-30 seconds in order to create a perfect crust. Remove pork chops from the grill when they are five degrees less than desired eating temperature.
- Brush hot pork chops with warm marinade that was set aside, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
- Plate pork chops on a bed of arugula and drizzle with remaining marinade as desired for serving.
MAPLE GLAZED PORK CHOPS
Everyone cleaned their plates when my mother made these succulent, tangy-sweet pork chops when I was growing up. Now I get the same results when I serve them to my family alongside applesauce and au gratin potatoes. -Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add pork chops and turn to coat. In a large ovenproof skillet, cook chops in butter over medium heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , Meanwhile, in the same skillet, bring the vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat; add maple syrup. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to maple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Place chops on a broiler pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil 4 in. from the heat until sugar is melted, 1-2 minutes. Drizzle with maple glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101 mg cholesterol, Sodium 121 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68 g carbohydrate, Fiber trace fiber, Protein 32 g protein.
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE APPLE GLAZE
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
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
SPICY MAPLE GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE GINGER CHUTNEY
Steps:
- Combine the stock, apple juice, sugar and peppercorns in a medium saucepan over high heat and reduce to 3 cups. Season to taste with salt and strain through a fine strainer.Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the chile powders and garlic.
- Season the pork loin to taste with salt and pepper and rub all surfaces with the chile mixture. In a large roasting pan, roast the loin until medium rare, about 40 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, cut between the bones into 8 chops. In a heavy ridged grill pan, sear the chops 3 minutes on each side until grill marked. Place on a serving platter and brush with maple glaze. Serve with sauce and chutney on the side.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion and jalapeno until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ginger, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar and honey and cook until the sauce is reduced by half and has a glazed appearance. Reduce the heat to low, add two thirds of the apple slices, and cook until the fruit is just tender.
- Turn off the heat and gently fold in the remaining apples and the orange segments. Pour the chutney into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Mix in the cilantro, red bell pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE
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
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 CHOPS WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY MAPLE GLAZE
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the brine ingredients and stir well. Place the chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning once.
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a medium saucepan and mix well. Heat the glaze over medium heat, just until warm. Remove from the heat and reserve 1/2 cup of glaze for serving.
- Build a charcoal and/or wood fire for direct grilling. Grill the chops directly over the hot coals (approximately 450°F) for 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature is 150°F. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, baste both sides of the chops with the glaze. Drizzle the reserved glaze over the chops or pass separately at the table.
- Cooking Method
- Direct heat
- Suggested Wood
- Hickory, Apple, Apricot
Tips:
- To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the pork chops in a grill pan over medium heat. Just be sure to preheat the pan well before adding the chops.
- For a smoky flavor, add a few wood chips to the coals before grilling the pork chops.
- If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or brown sugar.
- To make the glaze ahead of time, simply mix all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Grilled pork chops with maple-apple glaze are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the glaze adds a sweet and smoky flavor. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
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