America's Test Kitchen LogoCook's Country LogoCook's Illustrated LogoAmerica's Test Kitchen LogoCook's Country LogoCook's Illustrated Logo

Dr. Pepper–Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Corn Salad

By Jessica Rudolph

Published on July 2, 2024

Time

1 Hour

Yield

Serves 4

Dr. Pepper–Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Corn Salad

Ingredients

½ cup Dr. Pepper 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided¼ cup cider vinegar, divided1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 (10-ounce) bone-in pork rib chops, about 1 inch thick, trimmed2 teaspoons table salt, divided¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 ears corn, husks and silk removed3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine½ cup thinly sliced Vidalia onion

Before You Begin

For a fresh pop of green, add a handful of chopped tender herbs to the corn salad: Parsley, chives, dill, and/or basil are all great here.

Instructions

  1. Bring Dr. Pepper, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and mustard to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until glaze is reduced to ¼ cup, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle chops with 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne, then rub all over with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Grill corn and chops over hot fire (covered if using gas), turning corn often, until corn is well browned all over, about 12 minutes, and until chops register 135 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Brush chops with glaze and grill, glazed side down, until caramelized, about 1 minute. Repeat glazing and grilling on second side of chops. Transfer corn and chops to platter.
  3. Cut kernels from cobs. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt together in bowl. Stir in corn, bell pepper, and onion. Brush chops with remaining glaze. Serve.
Dr. Pepper–Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Corn Salad
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Elle Simone Scott.

Dr. Pepper–Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Corn Salad

Save

Time

1 Hour

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

½ cup Dr. Pepper
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
¼ cup cider vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 (10-ounce) bone-in pork rib chops, about 1 inch thick, trimmed
2 teaspoons table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ears corn, husks and silk removed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine
½ cup thinly sliced Vidalia onion

Ingredients

½ cup Dr. Pepper
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
¼ cup cider vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 (10-ounce) bone-in pork rib chops, about 1 inch thick, trimmed
2 teaspoons table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ears corn, husks and silk removed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine
½ cup thinly sliced Vidalia onion

Ingredients

½ cup Dr. Pepper
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
¼ cup cider vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 (10-ounce) bone-in pork rib chops, about 1 inch thick, trimmed
2 teaspoons table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ears corn, husks and silk removed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine
½ cup thinly sliced Vidalia onion

Why This Recipe Works

We reduced Dr. Pepper with brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard to make a sticky-sweet glaze for grilled pork chops.

Before You Begin

For a fresh pop of green, add a handful of chopped tender herbs to the corn salad: Parsley, chives, dill, and/or basil are all great here.

Instructions

  1. Bring Dr. Pepper, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and mustard to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until glaze is reduced to ¼ cup, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle chops with 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne, then rub all over with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Grill corn and chops over hot fire (covered if using gas), turning corn often, until corn is well browned all over, about 12 minutes, and until chops register 135 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Brush chops with glaze and grill, glazed side down, until caramelized, about 1 minute. Repeat glazing and grilling on second side of chops. Transfer corn and chops to platter.
  3. Cut kernels from cobs. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt together in bowl. Stir in corn, bell pepper, and onion. Brush chops with remaining glaze. Serve.

Gift This Recipe

Enjoyed this dish? Let others know by sharing it as a gift recipe.

This is a members' feature.