Grilled Bacon Chops with Apricot Bourbon Glaze

Grilled bacon wrapped pork chops glazed with apricot bourbon are packed with flavour and are incredibly simple to make.

Cut: Chops
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 pork loin center chops, boneless, 1 - 1 1/2-inch thick / 2.5 - 3.75 cm thick
2 tsp (10 mL) maple bacon flavoured seasoning
4 slices thick cut bacon, partially cooked, drained and slightly cooled
1/2 cup (125 mL) apricot jam
1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp (45 mL) Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp (30 mL) bourbon

Directions

Arrange chops on plate or cutting board. Shake seasoning onto both sides of chops. Wrap bacon slice around chop. Secure with wooden toothpick. Repeat with remaining chops and bacon. Set aside.
In small saucepan, combine jam, brown sugar, mustard and bourbon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove glaze from heat; reserve half the glaze.
Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat on one side to medium. On lightly oiled grill grate, sear chops over high heat side, 2-3 minutes per side. Slide chops over to lower heat side. Grill chops an additional 8-10 minutes, or until a safe internal temperature of 155°F (68°C) is reached. Turn chops occasionally and brush often with glaze.
Remove chops from grill onto a clean plate. Tent loosely with foil and allow chops to rest 3-5 minutes to a Health Canada-recommended final internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove toothpicks. Serve chops with reserved glaze.

Nutritional Analysis

YIELD:

4 servings

SERVING SIZE:

1 pork chop per serving

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					450
				
					Total Fat
					11 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					3 g
				
					Cholesterol
					80 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					53 g
				
					Fiber
					0 g
				
					Sugars
					44 g
				
					Protein
					32 g
				
					Sodium
					640 mg
				
					Potassium
					505 mg