Tennessee Whiskey Pork Chops
Savor the rich, smoky elegance of Tennessee Whiskey Pork Chops, a flavorful combination of tender bone-in pork chops coated in a luscious whiskey-infused glaze. This recipe highlights the warmth of bold Tennessee whiskey balanced with sweet notes of brown sugar, savory soy and Worcestershire sauces, and aromatic hints of garlic and fresh thyme. Perfectly seared and simmered to juicy perfection, these pork chops are bathed in a velvety pan sauce that’s both indulgent and comforting. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish makes an impressive centerpiece for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of the irresistible whiskey glaze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Tennessee whiskey
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Carefully pour in the Tennessee whiskey and chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh thyme, stirring to combine. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes while still covered.
Serve the pork chops warm, drizzled with the whiskey glaze and accompanied by your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3580 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 113.6 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1942 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
