Grilled Whiskey Chops

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022
No one can believe that these fabulous chops are ready in half an hour! We love them for weeknights and family gatherings. The dollop of molasses butter on each chop is absolutely delish! —Kelly Melling, Frankton, Indiana
Grilled Whiskey Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup whiskey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix butter, molasses, cinnamon and lemon juice; refrigerate until serving.
  2. Place pepper in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix whiskey and salt. Dip chops in whiskey mixture, then in pepper.
  3. Grill chops, covered, on a lightly greased rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side, until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with molasses butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1 tablespoon butter mixture: 459 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.