Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops balance rich, caramel sweetness with bright apple notes and a gentle whiskey warmth. The glaze reduces to a glossy coating that clings to thick, juicy chops, delivering a harmonious mix of sweet and tangy flavors. Serve for a cozy fall dinner, a weekend gathering, or any time you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 20 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider, honey, cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 20 minutes.
- 2
In a separate small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer 1/3 cup whiskey until the steam no longer smells of alcohol, about 10 minutes; stir this into the apple cider mixture. Continue reducing the mixture to 1/2 cup to form an apple cider glaze, then let it cool.
- 3
Stir 3 tablespoons whiskey into the apple cider glaze.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Set the pork chops in a baking dish and brush them with the apple cider glaze.
- 6
Bake the chops in the preheated oven, basting them often with glaze, until tender, about 1 hour. If desired, bring any remaining glaze to a boil in a saucepan and drizzle it over the chops to serve.
- Calories 291.81 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 20.8 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 43.65 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.52 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.32 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1410.7 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 39.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 90.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 18.01 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Honey Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, and Honey. Each serving provides about 291.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Honey, Pork Chop. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops healthy?
- Honey-Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 291.81 calories and 20.8 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1410.7 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.32 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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