**Grilled Pork Chops with Maple Cranberry Glaze: A Symphony of Sweet and Savory Flavors**
Indulge in the tantalizing experience of Grilled Pork Chops with Maple Cranberry Glaze, a culinary masterpiece that marries the succulent flavors of pork with a sweet and tangy glaze. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will delight your palate and leave you craving more. The tender and juicy pork chops are grilled to perfection, achieving a beautiful char on the outside while remaining moist and tender on the inside. The maple cranberry glaze adds a touch of sweetness and tartness, perfectly complementing the savoriness of the pork. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes, this dish promises a satisfying and unforgettable dining experience.
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
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 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.
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE CRANBERRY GLAZE
Awesome fall grilling recipe!
Provided by RecipeGirl.com (shared from Bon Appetit)
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
- Mix the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- Spray a grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare your barbecue to medium heat. Sprinkle the spice rub generously over both sides of the pork chops (about ½ tablespoon per side), pressing to adhere. Place the pork chops on the grill, cover, and cook 5 minutes per side. Brush each chop generously with the glaze. Move the chops to indirect heat and continue to grill, uncovered, until cooked through, brushing frequently with the glaze, about 3 minutes longer per side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 1520 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g
CRANBERRY-MAPLE PORK CHOPS
These tender, juicy pork chops with their sweet sauce and hint of maple syrup are company-special, but quick and easy enough for weeknights. Serve with rice or roasted potato wedges. -Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in butter. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the cranberry sauce, jelly, ketchup and soy sauce; cook and stir until blended. Return chops to the pan; drizzle with syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CRANBERRY GLAZED PORK CHOPS
This main dish is simple enough for a weeknight, but the cranberries also make it a perfect choice for a Christmas dinner. It's colorful, juicy and easy. After all, it comes together in less than 30 minutes so you're out of the kitchen and with your family at the table in no time. -Roxanna Chan, Albany, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add cranberries, water and chili sauce. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Serve with pork chops; sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
GLAZED GRILLED PORK CHOPS
We've had this recipe around for some time, but just recently updated it with some new ingredients. This is also good on pork steaks and chicken.
Provided by fosterdl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Place the brown sugar, ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and cayenne pepper into a bowl, and stir until blended.
- Place the pork chops on the preheated grill, and cook the chops until the surface is seared but the meat is just barely pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Brush the chops with the glaze mixture, and flip to cook the glaze onto the meat. When the glazed side shows good grill marks, flip again, brush glaze onto the pork chops, flip, and grill until the other side shows nice brown grill marks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1073.7 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
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.
PORK CHOPS WITH GLAZE
Rosemary adds a special touch to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal. -Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade in bowl. Lightly grease the grill rack. , Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes on each side; brush generously with remaining marinade during the last 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PORK CHOPS W/APPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE
Make and share this Grilled Pork Chops W/Apple-Cranberry Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by run-buf-get-riley
Categories Pork
Time 31m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix brine ingredients and stir well. Place chops and bring in food storage bag and refrigerate 12 - 24 hours.
- In small pan, add sauce ingredients and mix well heat until warm. Reserve one half cup sauce for plating.
- Grill for 8 minutes on each side. During the last 3-minutes of cooking, baste both sides of chops well with sauce. Internal temperature of chops should reach 150 to 155 F prior to removing from grill.
- Drizzle reserve sauce over chops when serving or serve warm on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 0.3, Sodium 3090.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 26.8, Protein 0.5
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.
PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE
This scrumptious recipe from the Canadian Living website is easy enough for weeknights but fancy enough to serve to guests.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the pork chops with half of the salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
- Brown the pork chops, turning once, until golden.
- Transfer to a plate and drain the fat from the pan.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the shallots, garlic and remaining salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, dried cranberries, apply jelly, vinegar and rosemary.
- Stir until the jelly melts and cranberries soften, about 4 minutes.
- Return the pork and any juices to the pan, turning to coat.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, turning once, until the juices run clear when the pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pork to a platter and keep warm.
- Boil the sauce until syrupy, about 1 minute.
- Pour over the pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 362.9, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Use thick-cut pork chops for a more flavorful and juicy result.
- Brine the pork chops in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar for at least 30 minutes to help tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the pork chops.
- Sear the pork chops for a few minutes per side to create a nice crust.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the maple cranberry glaze while the pork chops are cooking.
- Brush the glaze on the pork chops during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Grilled pork chops with maple cranberry glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the glaze adds a sweet and tangy touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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