Glazed Pork Chops with Peaches and Bourbon Glaze

You're gonna love this easy pork chop dinner! Thick and juicy pork chops are glazed with a mixture of peaches, brown sugar or honey, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme, then served with grilled peaches on the side.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 fresh peaches (slightly underripe, peeled and diced small (or use frozen, thawed or canned))
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick, patted dry)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (like light olive oil, canola, or avocado)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 peaches (slightly underripe, halved and pitted)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (of choice)
• honey for drizzling ((optional))
• chopped pecans
• fresh thyme leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Make Bourbon Glaze ---
2. 2In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine diced peaches, brown sugar, bourbon, vinegar, thyme, salt, and chili flakes if using.
3. 3Simmer for 8–10 minutes or until the peaches are soft and the mixture thickens slightly. If it’s gotten too thick, just add a splash of water to thin it out.
4. 4OPTIONAL: Mash or blend for a smoother glaze, or leave chunky. Set aside.
5. 5--- Cook Pork Chops ---
6. 6Preheat your grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Brush or spray with oil.
7. 7Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oil.
8. 8Grill pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 145°F.
9. 9During the last 2–3 minutes, brush generously with bourbon peach glaze.
10. 10Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
11. 11--- Grill Peaches ---
12. 12If there is residue from the pork chops on your grill pan or grill, wipe or clean off. Spray or brush with oil once more.
13. 13While the pork rests, brush peach halves with oil. Place cut-side down on the grill. Grill 1-2 minutes or until grill marks appear and peaches are softened.
14. 14OPTIONAL: Drizzle with honey, if desired.
15. 15--- Serve ---
16. 16Plate the pork chops with a spoonful of extra glaze. Serve alongside the grilled peaches and sprinkle of fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Accompany your bourbon glazed pork chops with a side salad, mashed potatoes, quinoa, bulgar, or grilled veggies. Enjoy!