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Apple Cider Pork Chops

Apple Cider Pork Chops are marinated and grilled to perfection for a tender, juicy and delicious meal. Made with a quick apple cider bbq sauce that is used for the marinade and serving.

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A simple apple cider bbq marinade gives grilled pork chops delicious flavor and keeps them tender and juicy as they cook on the grill. Serve them up with your favorite potatoes, broccoli and garlic bread for a family favorite dinner. 

Plate with sliced pork chop, broccoli, potatoes.

Ingredients for Needed

Ingredients for apple cider bbq marinade.

For the Marinade and Sauce

  • Apple Cider
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Granulated Onion Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper

4 boneless pork chops in a package.

  • Boneless Pork Chops

Step By Step Directions

Apple cider bbq marinade coilage.

  • Make apple cider bbq marinade by adding apple cider, brown sugar, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to a saucepan. 
  • Cook over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, remove from heat. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and pour into a jar to cool slightly. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade to brush over pork chops while grilling.

Making Apple Cider BBQ Sauce collage.

  • Return the remaining marinade to a boil and cook until reduced by half and thickened. Pour into a bowl and set aside for serving.

Marinating boneless pork chops in a ziploc bag.

  • Put pork chops in a zip top baggie and pour cooled marinade over pork chops. Squeeze out excess air, seal and turn to get marinade all over pork chops. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hours or until ready to grill, up to 24 hours.
  • Remove pork chops to counter while you prepare a grill fire to about 300° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.

4 boneless pork chops on a grill.

  • Cook pork chops over indirect heat with the grill closed about 5- 8 minutes.

Brushing pork chops with sauce on a grill.

  • Brush with reserved marinade.

Grilling boneless pork chops with apple cider marinade.

  • Flip the pork chops. Brush the top side with marinade and continue to cook with the lid closed for another 5 minutes.

4 grilled pork chops.

  • Cooking until pork chops reach internal temperature of 145° using a digital thermometer. 

Tray with 4 grilled pork chops.

  • Remove from grill, tent with foil and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Plate with sliced pork chop drizzled with bbq sauce, broccoli and potatoes.

  • Serve with apple cider bbq sauce if desired.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover pork chops wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Store leftover apple cider bbq sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

To reheat quickly, slice pork chops and place in a skillet with a few tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes or until heated through.

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Closeup of sliced pork chops on a plate with potatoes and broccoli.

Our family would eat grilled pork chops every night of the week and be very happy. These apple cider pork chops were a huge hit and will be on the dinner rotation regularly. If you are grilling this week, try them and let us know what you think.

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Sliced grilled pork chop on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
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Apple Cider Pork Chops

Apple Cider Pork Chops are marinated and grilled to perfection for a tender, juicy and delicious meal. Made with a quick apple cider bbq sauce that is used for the marinade and serving.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider marinated pork chops, grilled apple cider pork chops
Servings: 4 pork chops
Calories: 456kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Make apple cider bbq marinade by adding apple cider, brown sugar, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to a saucepan. 
  • Cook over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, remove from heat. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and pour into a jar to cool slightly. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade to brush over pork chops while grilling.
  • Return the remaining marinade to a boil and cook until reduced by half and thickened. Pour into a bowl and set aside for serving.
  • Put pork chops in a zip top baggie and pour cooled marinade over pork chops. Squeeze out excess air, seal and turn to get marinade all over pork chops. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hours or until ready to grill, up to 24 hours.
  • Remove pork chops to counter while you prepare a grill fire to about 300° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Cook pork chops over indirect heat with the grill closed about 5- 8 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade and then flip the pork chops. Brush the top side with marinade and continue to cook with the lid closed for another 5 minutes or until pork chops reach internal temperature of 145° using a digital thermometer. 
  • Remove from grill, tent with foil and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. 
  • Serve with apple cider bbq sauce.

Notes

Store leftover pork chops wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Apple Cider BBQ Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Sliced pork chops can be reheated in a covered skillet with a tablespoon or two of water over medium heat. Stir occasionally, cooking about 5 - 6 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g

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