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Indulge in a flavor-packed weeknight dinner with our Easy Pork Chops with Mushrooms Sautéed in Bourbon. This satisfying recipe comes together in 45 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights. Tender, juicy pork chops are elevated by a rich and savory mushroom sauce, infused with the smoky warmth of bourbon. A sprinkle of crispy bacon adds a delightful crunch, while fresh herbs provide a vibrant burst of freshness. Overall, this rustically elegant dish is a perfect way to savor a restaurant quality dinner in the comfort of your own home!

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Ingredients Needed for This Pork Chops With Mushrooms Recipe

How to Make Grilled Pork Chops with Mushrooms

Here’s a step-by-step description of how to make mom’s mushroom bourbon sauce and then how to grill the pork chops:

Mushroom Bourbon Sauce

1. Cook bacon.
   In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain; crumble. Pour off fat from skillet (don’t wipe out). 
2. Sauté garlic and mushrooms; add bourbon.
   Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft. Add bourbon; increase heat and bring to a boil. Cook until bourbon is almost evaporated (around 3 minutes). 
3. Add remaining ingredients.
   Stir in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil and cook until mushrooms are a deep brown, moisture is cooked off, and the juice is syrupy (see photo below) – around 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat, stir in crumbled bacon, parsley, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside (leave in pan).

 Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

1. Prep grill.
   Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas grill on high. When hot, bank the coals to one side of the grill or turn off one burner on a gas grill. 
2. Season chops. 
   Pat the chops dry with paper towels. (Moisture on the surface will steam the meat instead of searing it.) Brush both sides of the chops with the olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. 
3. Grill chops on one side.
   Dip a wadded-up paper towel into vegetable oil and, using long tongs, brush the grill grates. Place the chops in one layer and not touching on the hottest part of the grill. Cook, covered, for about 3 minutes or until seared. 
4. Flip chops and finish cooking.
   Turn chops over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until both sides are seared. Move chops to the cooler part of the grill, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 145 degrees. 
5. Rest; serve.
   Let chops rest for 10 minutes before serving. Place mushroom sauce over medium-low heat to worm. Transfer chops to a serving platter or individual dinner plates and spoon the mushrooms on top.

Variations: How to Sear Pork Chops on the Stove Top or Cook in a Sous Vide

Here are two alternative methods for easily cooking boneless pork chops – one on the stove top, the other in a sous vide:

A. How to Sear Pork Chops

B. How to Sous Vide Pork Chops

I have an entire post devoted to Mastering the Art of Sous Vide Boneless Pork Chops. Follow those directions, using the seasoning recommended in this post.

Variations in Seasoning the Pork Chops

While I love this recipe as is, it is also very flexible and you can modify the pork chop seasoning to fit your tastes. You can spice it up a bit and use my Spicy Pork Chop Rub. I’ve also made this recipe using prepared meat spice rubs, including Wash Park Garlic Pepper Seasoning from Savory Spice.

Side Dishes For Pork Chops With Mushrooms

Here are few suggested sides to serve with these quick pork chops:

• Quick and Easy Recipe for Sauteed Asparagus
• Instant Pot Red Potatoes Recipe with Herb Butter
• Easy Spinach Salad Recipe With Zesty Curry Dressing
• Easy Corn Pudding Recipe
• Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
• Lemon Green Beans with Dijon Mustard
• Broccoli Side Dish with Bacon
• Mashed Potatoes with Parsley and Chives

Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

You can prepare the mushroom sauce up to 3 days in advance. Once completely cool, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat before serving. I don’t recommend making the chops ahead.

Pork Chops With Mushrooms Sautéed in Bourbon

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Indulge in a flavor-packed weeknight dinner with our Easy Pork Chops with Mushrooms Sautéed in Bourbon. This satisfying recipe comes together in under 45 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights. Tender, juicy pork chops are elevated by a rich and savory mushroom sauce, infused with the smoky warmth of bourbon. A sprinkle of crispy bacon adds a delightful crunch, while fresh herbs provide a vibrant burst of freshness. Overall, this rustically elegant dish is a perfect way to savor a restaurant quality dinner in the comfort of your own home!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Pork Resting Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

See Note below for gluten free.

Mushroom Bourbon Sauce

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 pound button or cremini (Baby Bella) mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup bourbon (preferably Jack Daniels)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Grilled Pork Chops

• 4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika
• Dried parsley
• Vegetable, canola, or other high smoke point oil (for the grill)

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Instructions

Mushroom Bourbon Sauce

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain; crumble. Pour off fat from skillet (don’t wipe out).
2. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft.
3. Add bourbon; increase heat and bring to a boil. Cook until bourbon is almost evaporated (around 3 minutes).
4. Stir in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil and cook until mushrooms are a deep brown, moisture is cooked off, and the juice is syrupy – around 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Reduce heat, stir in crumbled bacon, parsley, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside (leave in pan).

Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

1. When grill is hot, bank the coals to one side of the grill or turn off one burner on a gas grill.
2. Pat the chops dry with paper towels. (Moisture on the surface will steam the meat instead of searing it. Brush both sides of the chops with the olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip a wadded-up paper towel into vegetable oil and, using long tongs, brush the grill grates. Place the chops in one layer and not touching on the hottest part of the grill. Cook, covered, for about 3 minutes or until seared.
4. Turn chops over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until both sides are seared. Move chops to the cooler part of the grill, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 145 degrees.
5. Let chops rest for 10 minutes before serving. Place mushroom sauce over medium-low heat to worm. Transfer chops to a serving platter or individual dinner plates and spoon the mushrooms on top.

Notes

Gluten free: Use Gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth.

Make ahead: You can prepare the mushroom sauce up to 3 days in advance. Once completely cool, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat before serving. I don’t recommend making the chops ahead.

• Author: From “Fresh Tastes” by Lee Clayton Roper
• Category: quick and easy
• Method: Grill and Saute
• Cuisine: American

Note: This recipe was originally published on this site in 2016, then significantly updated in 2024.

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