Description
Grilling has never been more satisfying with these Juicy Grilled Beef Chops with Spicy Peach Glaze. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, this dish features tender beef chops slathered in a unique sweet-spicy peach glaze that creates a delicious flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 (3-4 lbs) bone-in beef chops, about 3/4" thick
- 1/4 cup table salt
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup peach jam
- 1 jalapeno, sliced lengthwise, seeded and deveined
- coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Brine: Dissolve 1/4 cup salt in 4 cups water in a large container. Submerge beef chops and let them brine for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine apple vinegar, peach jam, jalapeno slices, and red pepper flakes over low-medium heat. Simmer until thickened, then stir in butter.
- Season Chops: Remove chops from brine, pat dry, and season generously with black pepper.
- Grill: Preheat grill for 15 minutes on high, then reduce to low heat. Grill chops for 15-20 minutes, turning every five minutes.
- Apply Glaze: Brush glaze on both sides of each chop once they reach an internal temperature of 135°F. Continue grilling until reaching 145°F.
- Rest & Serve: Let chops rest for three minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef chop (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added heat, adjust the amount of jalapeño or red pepper flakes in the glaze. Substitute chicken breast or lamb for beef if desired. Pair with fresh salads or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.