Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Woodland Bitters
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Four 3/4-pound pork rib chops
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Woodland Bitters
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Woodland Bitters
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Mix all of the ingredients except the pork chops and pour into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the pork chops.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, boil the cider, maple syrup and bitters over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
  • Combine all of the ingredients except the oil, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Cook over moderately high heat until the apples just begin to soften, 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until the liquid has thickened, 25 minutes; keep warm.
  • Remove the pork chops from the marinade and pat dry.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
  • Season the chops with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until nicely browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to moderately low and brush with the glaze.
  • Cook for about 7 minutes, turning and brushing with additional glaze, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chops near the bone registers 140.
  • Transfer the chops to a platter and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chops with the apple compote.