Maple Brandy Pears over Grilled Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
We got some favorite flavors with maple syrup and pear sweetness and spice rubbed pork chops in this sweet and savory recipe.
Ingredients
Grilled Spice Rubbed Pork Chops
- 2-3 French Cut or Center Cut Pork Chops or 1" thick boneless pork chops
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- ½ tbsp paprika gf
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tbsp coffee, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon mustard seed, crushed
Maple Brandy Pears
- 1½-2 Bosc pears or other pears, peeled and sliced
- 1½ tbsp butter or dairy free butter substitute, gf
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp brandy, optional
- 1½ tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries
- 4-5 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
Spice Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops
- Add the ingredients to a small bowl and combine. Rub into both sides of the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator and let come to room temp for 40 minutes. During this time make the Maple Brandy Pears. Set aside to keep warm.
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees F. Grease the grates and drizzle a small amount of high heat oil to the pork chops. Add the chops to the grill. Leave the cover off. Set a times for 4 minutes, but at 3 minute mark, or when the pork chop will release, turn about 90 degrees to get your crosshatch marks.
- At 4 minutes, turn the pork chops over, moving them on the grill for even cooking. Set a timer for 4 minutes (3 minutes if they are thinner or boneless pork chops). At 2-3 minutes remaining on the timer, turn 90 degrees for grill marks.
- When the second side timer goes off, begin checking the a few of the pork chops with a meat thermometer. When the pork is 3-5 degrees from your desired doneness (between 145-160), remove to a clean plate, using clean tongs or spatula.
- Cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with a few Maple Brandy Pears on top of each pork chop and pass the remaining pears to add more.
Maple Brandy Pears
- Heat the butter and oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the pear slices and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat.
- Add the brandy and flame (only if you like and if you have a gas stove), by tilting the pan slightly, then quickly pulling off the burner.
- Then add the maple syrup, thyme sprigs, and dried cranberries. Simmer over medium or medium low heat until the pears and cranberries have softened and the pears are beginning to lightly turn a golden color.
- Add the orange juice. Stir for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat. Serve Maple Brandy Pears warm over grilled or pan cooked pork chops.