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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Delicious pork chops grilled in Kentucky bourbon? What could be better? Not much, trust me.

Pork chops are a super versatile, easily prepared cut of pork, but their main benefit is how well they hold other flavours. Why not spice them up a bit by making Kentucky bourbon grilled pork chops?

Not sure what to serve with your grilled pork chops? Why not try this Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe? Since you already have the bourbon out for the marinade, this recipe is the perfect excuse to make a pitcher of Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade to serve alongside!

A white plate with three grilled pork chops, next to a dish of green beans, orange slices, a pepper shaker, and part of a glass of water on a marble surface.

Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This is an easy pork chop recipe, yet it tastes much more elaborate.
Total Time: Including preparation, marinating, and cooking time, these pork chops will take approximately an hour.
Variations: If you’re not a fan of Dijon Mustard, you can always substitute it with stone-ground mustard or yellow mustard in a 1:1 ratio. Stone-ground will always give you a similar flavour that you’d achieve with Dijon, while yellow mustard is much milder.
Tools for This Recipe: To make these, you will need a small bowl to create the marinade, a sealed container for marinating in the fridge, and a grill for cooking.

A white plate with sliced cooked pork and a serving of green beans, garnished with chopped parsley, on a marble surface. A glass of water and a bowl of extra green beans are nearby.

What You’ll Need For Ingredients

Pork Chops: one of the most versatile cuts of meat out there, easy to prepare and holds flavours well. Karlynn’s Tip: Resting meat is one of the most universally ignored steps in any cooking recipe, despite it being one of the most important. If you try cutting into your meat without giving it the proper resting time, all the flavorful juices will spill out onto the cutting board, leaving your meat dry and tasteless.

Hot Sauce: For those who don’t have a favourite hot sauce on hand and are unsure what to reach for, here are my recommendations, in order of spiciness from mild to melt-your-face-off hot: Frank’s Red Hot, Cholula Hot Sauce, and Dawson’s Original Hot Sauce.

Four raw pork chops on a white tray, surrounded by orange halves, chopped herbs, mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, and a small spoon with a red spice on a white marble surface.

How To Make Kentucky Bourbon Grilled Pork Chops

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A glass bowl with soy sauce, mustard, and a dab of red sauce sits on a marble counter near raw pork chops, fresh parsley, orange halves, chopped herbs, a spoon, and a striped cloth.

A bowl of marinade with a spoon, raw pork chops on a plate, fresh parsley, chopped herbs, and orange halves arranged on a marble countertop with a striped kitchen towel.

In a small bowl, combine the mustard, molasses, bourbon, hot sauce, and grated orange rind. Mix well.
Marinate the pork chops in a sealed container in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.
Remove from the marinade and grill for 15-25 minutes, turning once or twice, until the meat is cooked through. Ensure an internal temperature of 145ºF has been reached.
Once they are cooked, remove the pork chops and place them on a plate, then cover them with foil. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favourite salad or side dish of vegetables.

Sliced cooked pork chop on a wooden cutting board with parsley and orange slices, surrounded by green beans, orange halves, pepper, and a white napkin on a marble countertop.

Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Kentucky Bourbon Grilled Pork Chops

Don’t let the meat sit longer than 40 minutes as the ingredients in this recipe will cause it to break down if left too long in the marinade.

A plate with a grilled pork chop and a serving of steamed green beans. Nearby are a dish of salt, two glasses of water, a serving plate of green beans, silverware, and a sprig of parsley on a white surface.

Storage Instructions

Grilled pork chops can absolutely be stored after cooking, but there are a few things to consider to prevent them from drying out.

Refrigerator: After they cool, I recommend transferring them into a shallow, airtight container or wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap to maintain their moistness. Consume within 3-4 days.

Freezer: When freezing, wrap each item individually and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating.

More Delicious Pork Chop Recipes

Parmesan Panko Pork Chops: Simple yet delicious, these Parmesan Panko Pork Chops are going to be a new family favourite!
Stuffed Pork Chops: Pork chops are stuffed with a fabulous apple and onion dressing and cooked to tender perfection. An easy recipe with a fancy presentation!
Grilled Pork Chops: Pork chops are the classic North American treat for dinner, and for a good reason. When done right, they are succulent, tender, and oh-so-delicious.

There you have it, an easy and delicious recipe for pork loin chops!

Let me know if you try it and how it turns out in the comments below. I always enjoy hearing about your cooking adventures!

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn