Bourbon-Sauced Pork Chops

recipe courtesy Better Homes and Gardens

Bourbon-Sauced Pork Chops

1/3 cup bourbon or apple juice

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon cold water

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

(4) 1 1/4-inch thick pork chops

Hot cooked broccolini or mashed potatoes (optional)

For sauce, in a small saucepan combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir together the water and cornstarch. Stir into bourbon mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.

For a gas or charcoal grill, grill chops on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 14 to 16 minutes or until 145 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer or pink just in the center, turning once halfway through grilling. Brush occasionally with the sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling time. If desired, serve chops with broccolini or mashed potatoes drizzled with any unused sauce.