Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops
Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops bring a lightly smoky char to tender meat, finished with a glossy sauce that blends caramel notes of brown sugar, bright apple, and warm ginger. The sweet-savory glaze clings beautifully, keeping each bite juicy and balanced. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend cookout when you want something comforting yet a little special.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 70 / 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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- 2
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat.
- 2
In a small saucepan, mix together brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch, then whisk this into the brown sugar mixture.
- 4
Cook, stirring, until thick.
- 5
Lightly oil the grate before placing the pork chops on the grill.
- 6
Grill over hot coals for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.
- 7
Brush with the sauce just before taking the chops off the grill.
- 8
Serve with the remaining sauce.
- Calories 461.52 kcal High 23%
- Protein 44.31 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 22.81 g 8%
- Total Fat 21.12 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.31 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1435.91 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 18.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 56.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 25.37 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.21 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.93 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 461.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Ground Ginger. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 461.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Apple Glazed Grilled Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 461.52 calories and 44.31 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1435.91 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.31 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Corn, 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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