Change up your grilling routine with this summer with Simple Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Dijon Glaze. There’s no marinating or waiting required. Just season the pork chops straight out of the fridge with a little olive oil, salt, and lots of cracked black pepper and get them on the grill. The Apple Dijon Glaze is what takes your Grilled Pork Chops over the top!
Apple Dijon Glaze is a sweet and tangy sauce that gets poured over the warm Grilled Pork Chops. The combination of the apple glaze the the grill flavor is summertime heaven!
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How to Grill Pork Chops
Whether you are using bone-in or boneless pork chops (I used 3/4-1 inch thick boneless) the main thing to remember is to not overcook your chops! When pork is overcooked it can be dry and tough to chew. There is no need to cook your pork into shoe leather. You can cook your pork to 145° fahrenheit internal temp, which will give you a medium rare chop. I like mine cooked to about medium, 150°. You can test this with a good meat thermometer.
Remember that even though it may look pretty pink inside there will be something called “carryover cooking” while the meat is resting. Carryover cooking means that the internal heat from the cooking process will continue to cook the meat while it is off the grill.
I use a charcoal grill and like to use a two chamber charcoal chimney to prep my coals. You simply fill the top of the chimney with (chemical free) charcoal. Next stuff the bottom with a few pieces of newspaper and light them on fire. Once the top coals turn grey/white hot it is time to dump the coals into the grill and get cookin’!
I like to set up my grill so that I have an even layer of charcoal under the area that the pork will be cooked. This will give you a medium high heat. Once the grill grate is nicely heated I lay my pork chops (3/4-1 inch thick, bone in or boneless) on the grill and start the timer. I grill the first side for about 4 minutes, flip and give the second side 4 minutes. Make sure your pork is at least up to 145° using a meat thermometer.
Let your pork chops rest off the grill for about 4-5 minutes before serving.
How to Make Apple Dijon Glaze
You can choose to make this sauce on the stovetop or you could even do it on the grill and keep all the cooking outside. However the instructions I have included are for stovetop. If you were to make the apple glaze on the grill just find a spot on the grill that has warm, indirect heat.
I love the ingredient list for this sauce. It is so simple yet tastes so luxe!
- Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate (thawed or semi thawed)
- Garlic
- Oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Whole Grain Mustard
- Cornstarch & Water
Mince the garlic and saute it in the oil, over low heat, for about 3 minutes until it is fragrant and warm. Add the thawed or semi thawed apple juice concentrate. This adds a rich apple flavor and sweetness. Once it is warmed thru add both mustards and whisk until it is completely combined and emulsified.
Bring this mixture to a hard simmer, over medium heat, for about 5 minutes. Turn the heat back to low and add the cornstarch and water mixture (called a slurry). Remove the sauce from the heat and let it thicken as it sits.
You will have enough glaze for up to 10 pork chops.
Assembling the Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Dijon Glaze
Once the Pork Chops are grilled and the Apple Dijon Glaze is prepared it is time to assemble and serve. Use a casserole pan or serving platter large enough to fit all your pork chops, it’s ok if they are overlapping. Pour half the glaze over the pork chops. Pour the remaining glaze into a serving container for the table.
When we eat these we like A LOT of the glaze on the chops, it is so delish. The recipe does make a lot so depending how many pork chops you make you may have some leftover.
Having Grilled Pork Chops for Dinner
We love having these apple glazed pork chops for dinner on warm summer nights. They pair perfectly with summer produce- corn on the cob and my Lemon Garlic Green Beans. We have also had oven roasted brussel sprouts with our grilled pork chops and that is excellent too!
Grillin’ & Chillin’
If you love this recipe and you love to grill, then check out these other grilled dinner recipes from Mom’s Dinner:
- Bacon Jam & Blue Cheese Burgers
- Easy Chicken Marinade + Grilling Tips
- Chili Lime Turkey Burgers
- Greek Turkey Burgers
- Grilled Chicken Skewers with Mango Jalapeno BBQ Sauce
I hope you give this recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Dijon Glaze a try in your kitchen.
Love- Susie
Simple Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Dijon Glaze
Ingredients
Grilled Pork Chops
- 6-10 Pork Chops, 3/4-1 inch thick, boneless or bone-in
- olive oil
- salt & cracked black pepper
Apple Dijon Glaze
- 3 plump garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 ounce frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed or semi-thawed
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Grilled Pork Chops
- Drizzle a little olive oil on both sides of each pork chop. Next sprinkle a little salt and a lot of black pepper to each side.
- Prepare your grill to a medium high heat. This will be around 450 on your gas grill. If you are using charcoal, like me, set your grill up with an even, medium layer of white hot charcoals directly under the area that the chops will be cooked.
- Once the grill grate is hot, lay your pork chops on the grill. I like to time mine about 4 minutes on the first side, flip, and 4 minutes on the second side. (this is for 1 inch bone-in or boneless pork chops)
- Your chops should be at least 145 degrees fahrenheit, read on a meat thermometer. I usually cook mine closer to 150 degrees.
- Let the pork chops rest, uncovered, off the grill for 5 minutes before serving.
Apple Dijon Glaze
- I like to make the glaze while the pork chops are resting, or if someone else is grilling I will make it while the chops are on the grill
- In a saucepan add the oil and garlic over low heat and lightly cook the garlic until it is warm and fragrant, about 3 mins. (make sure the garlic does not brown)
- Add the thawed or semi thawed apple juice concentrate and warm thru.
- Whisk in both mustards and the salt until they are well combined and emulsified. Increase the heat to medium, medium-low and bring the glaze to a hard simmer. (It will still be very thin at this point). Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix together the cornstarch and water in a separate bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved in the water, make sure you get all thick cornstarch off the bottom of the bowl.
- Turn the temp down to low and stir the cornstarch mixture into the apple juice/mustard mixture. Cook for another minute.
- Pull the glaze off the heat. It will thicken as it sits, about 3 minutes. (If you want your glaze a little thicker put it back on low heat and add another 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1/2 tsp cold water)
Serving/Assembling
- Place the Grilled Pork Chops on a serving platter or in a casserole pan, it is ok if they overlap. Pour half the Apple Dijon Glaze over the warm pork chops. Put the remaining Apple Dijon Glaze in a serving container for the table.
Patty says
Wow these pork chops look delicious and super tender! We love pork chops in my family and this Dijon mustard glaze looks scrumptious, I really must try it! Mouthwatering!
Susie says
Thank you! I hope you give them a try. They are great in the summer and in the fall!
Tracy says
Oh my gosh that apple Dijon glaze looks incredible!!! We have a gas grill, have you made it on that kind or Grill or do you suggest charcoal for the best flavor?
Susie says
You can definitely use a gas grill, it is completely personal preference for gas or charcoal! I just prefer the flavor you get on any meat by using charcoal.
Carmy says
Oh my goodness – that glaze looks absolutely delicious! I love grilled pork chops so these are going on my to-make list. Pork and apple is such a good combination that this flavour-bomb of a pork chop would be a hit in my household!
Susie says
I hope you give a try this summer. It is a quick dinner to pull together during the week!
Amanda says
We’re big pork chop lovers in this house and grilled is our favorite way to go. That glaze looks like absolute perfection with the grilled meat. I can’t wait to make this recipe–I can tell that it’s going to become a staple on our summer grilling menu!
Susie says
It is a great summer grilling recipe… and great for fall too!
Annemarie says
Your pork chops look tender and juicy! And that apple glaze – that’s a great use of apple juice concentrate. All that apple flavor and not as much water to thin things out. Add in the whole grain mustard for spice and I’m sold! Yum!
Susie says
The apple juice concentrate definitely yields a big apple flavor, perfect with the pork and the tangy dijon!
Marisa Franca says
We eat quite a few pork chops especially when we can grill them. We’ve tried them with many kinds of glazes — usually spicy ones. This glaze sounds like a wonderful switch from our usual. Will be trying it out soon.
Susie says
This is definitely not spicy- more of a sweet and tangy flavor. BUT you could certainly add a few pinches of cayenne to the sauce to spice it up a little, or a lot!
Julia says
What an awesome idea to use good apple concentrate for the glaze. This way you can really have all the ingredients on hand without needing to run to the store to get apple juice. It’s genius! Pork chops and apples are such a classic combination. I can almost taste them now: soft, succulent, with great smoky and charred flavour. yum!
Susie says
Using the apple concentrate definitely makes this recipe easy! I hope you give them a try this summer – or they are great in the fall too!
Tina says
This makes me excited for grilling season. I haven’t tried pork chops in a long while but your recipe makes me want to try them. We have great weather this week so no excused right? The glaze looks amazing and I think both hubby and darling daughter would be thrilled if I made this. Thanks for this, especially the tips!
Susie says
I think sometimes people forget about pork chops and go straight for the hamburgers, steak, or chicken for the grill. Using pork is an excellent way to change up your grilling routine. (Im excited for grill weather too because it means summer is here!!!!)
michele says
wow… the glaze was perfect with the pork chops. My whole family asked that this recipe go into our regular rotation… cant beat that for trying a new recipe!
Susie says
Wonderful!!! It is great when you find a recipe to please the masses!
Amanda says
These pork chops are incredible. The apple dijon glaze is absolutely amazing. My family honestly can’t get enough and its requested pretty often. I love all the tips on grilling here, it really helped make sure I didn’t mess anything up.
Susie says
Thank you so much for letting me know. I’m so glad your family loves them and you found my tips helpful!
Meg says
That apple dijon glaze looks so amazing! I’m a big fan of pairing pork chops with homemade applesauce so this sauce is my kind of sauce. I would put a lot of it on the pork chops too. I’m with Lisa, this is just calling for a cold glass of white wine!
Susie says
Pork and Apple is a great combo. The sauvignon blanc makes it a perfect summer dinner!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
We are pork chop lovers in this house – and that apple dijon glaze sounds like it would take this grilled beauties to the next level. Great tips on how to build the fire to get the perfect heat source — and on the carryover cooking. How many of us have been disappointed by a dry, chewy pork chop? I like them slightly pink in the center. What type of wine would you recommend to go with these chops? I was thinking a chilled sauvignon blanc, but maybe a red like a Syrah?
Susie says
Thank you, Lisa! I would definitely do a cold sauvignon blanc. That would be perfect. Just add a little summer corn on the cob.
Danielle says
Susie – these look mouthwateringly amazing. That should definitely be a word. That glaze sounds just amazing. And so easy to make.
Susie says
Thank you, Danielle! “Mouthwateringly” is completely appropriate in this occasion : )
Gloria says
Apples and pork are such a great pairing. Love the sound of this recipe. I really want to give this a try soon. We love grilling pork…and this is perfect for BBQ season.
Susie says
It is perfect for summer grilling! Really it will be great for fall barbecuing too.
thewimpyvegetarian says
I seriously thinking of making this for dinner tonight. It looks so incredibly good. I might double the glaze just so I can have extra.
Susie says
You will love this!!! The recipe actually makes a TON of glaze so you should have plenty unless you are making more than 10 pork chops. Let me know what you think if you make them tonight!
Sarah says
Oh my goodness- that glaze! It sounds amazing! And this totally reminded me of that old Brady Bunch episode where they kept saying “pork chops and applesauce!” (Except yours is apple sauce not applesauce. bahaha)
Susie says
I am truly LOL right now! Yes… pork chops and applesauce. (Loved the Brady Bunch growing up)
EA The Spicy RD says
The apple dijon glaze sounds amazing! It’s been awhile since I’ve made pork chops~these look so delicious, I need to add them to next week’s meal plan!
Susie says
I think people easily pass over the pork chops and go straight to the burgers, chicken or steak for the grill. But, it is so good. Definitely worth a re-visit!
Sandi says
I want to grab a fork and dive in. I love that sauce on those pork chops!
Susie says
Thank you!!!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
Wow. Simply wow! These grilled pork chops with the apple dijon glaze looks so delicious!! We love pork chops in my family and now I have your delicious recipe to try!
Susie says
Thank you, Elaine! That is so nice.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
That apple glaze sounds amazing. I bet it would be good on many things. My daughter & her family loves pork chops so I’m going to have to share this recipe with her.
Susie says
Thank you! I would definitely try it on chicken too. I would love it if your shared the recipe!
Shinta Simon says
This sounds delicious, and the apple glaze looks wonderful! I’ve never made an apple glaze before, but I imagine it would pair very well with the pork!
Susie says
Thank you! Apple is a perfect pair with pork, a match made in heaven. And the mustards add the perfect tang