You’re about to learn about my favorite pork chop marinade. This works for thinner chops as well as thick-cut pork chops, making it a great choice for big flavors during a busy weeknight.

Everyone knows that a good marinade is a must when cooking bone-in pork chops – trust me, this recipe is the best way to cook tender pork! 

The good news is that you only need a few marinade ingredients to whip up the simple marinade, so that’s a total bonus as well!

Scroll to the bottom of this post to get all the details from the recipe card to get started! 

Marinated Pork Chops

Pork chops are an old family staple, but I was always afraid that the grill would dry them out. 

After coming up with the best grilled pork chop marinade, I’m pleased to announce that the pork chops turned out incredibly moist — my husband declared them his favorite chops ever!

The Jack Daniels marinade features a few spices for heat, plus molasses for deep, rich flavor. 

Recipe Video

In fact, these marinated pork chops were so addicting that I had to come up with a few more Jack Daniels recipes!

This bacon mac and cheese has certainly become a favorite, but the salted caramel fudge brownies were the most surprising creation! 

They have just enough smoky flavor to make each bite a little more interesting.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Pork – Look for bone-in chops that are 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick. I don’t recommend boneless pork chops, as they tend to dry out on the grill.
  
• Whiskey – Of course, I recommend a bottle of Jack for Jack Daniels recipes! 
  
  Feel free to swap in your favorite whiskey, or use apple cider vinegar for an alcohol-free version of these marinated pork chops (but the alcohol does cook off either way).
  
• Molasses – This provides richness to the Jack Daniels marinade and complements the smoky flavor. Find it near the maple syrup or in the baking aisle.
  
• Chili Pepper Paste – I use Gourmet Garden, which can be found in the produce section with the herbs. 
  
  You could use any of the varieties in the international aisle, though they may be a bit hotter.

Remember that when it comes to making the best pork chop marinade, have fun with the flavors! The first time you make this recipe, follow the recipe card, but the next time?

Try other tastes! You can add fresh herbs, spicy brown mustard, dark brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and any other simple ingredients that you like! 

Grilled Pork Chop Marinade Tips

• The longer, the better! Let the meat sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but up to overnight. 
  
  Extra time allows the chops to really soak up the flavor, plus it helps to tenderize the meat as well. I just add the delicious marinade and the pork into a resealable bag, and give it time. 
  
• Make a Jack Daniels glaze. Simply double the recipe, then use half for the grilled pork chop marinade and cook the other half on the stove. 
  
  Bring to a boil, then simmer until the Jack Daniels marinade reduces by half. I like to brush it over the chops while they cook, then serve the rest on the side for dipping.
  
• Don’t have a grill? You can prepare these marinated pork chops in a cast iron skillet or cast iron pan. 
  
  Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops on both sides. Then, place the skillet in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, until cooked through.

Serving Suggestions

Nothing pairs better with grilled pork chops than a refreshing cole slaw! You could also make a big batch of potato or pasta salad for a large cookout.

And when summer fruit is at its peak, try my Orange Honey Rainbow Fruit Salad.

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Jack Daniel’s Marinated Pork Chops Recipe + Video

These Marinated Pork Chops are soaked in a fabulous mixture of Jack Daniels whiskey and spices. Perfect on the grill or in the oven!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Method Grill

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Marinate Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Calories 807cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons molasses
• ½ cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste I used Gourmet Garden
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 pounds bone in pork chops ½” – ¾” thick

Instructions

• Combine ingredients (except pork chops) in a medium size bowl. Whisk to combine.
• Add pork chops to a gallon size resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over pork chops. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium high. Place pork chops on grill and sear on both sides. Remove to indirect heat and cook until done.
• Place the pork chops on the grill and sear both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move the pork chops away from the flame. Cook over indirect heat with the grill closed until they are somewhat firm to the touch or until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of a chop, away from the bone, registers 145°F, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the pork chops to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Video

Notes

You can prepare these in a cast iron skillet. Place pork chops in a preheated skillet over medium high heat. Sear on both sides. Place skillet in oven 350°F for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.

You can double the recipe for the marinade and cook half of the sauce until it is thick. I brush it on the pork chops while they cook over indirect heat and also serve it along side them. You could also prepare this grill sauce. I make the grill sauce by the bucket. It is so good and tastes amazing on everything. We even use it to dip our fries in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 807cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 765mg | Sugar: 20g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg

Originally published June 2013, updated and republished April 2025

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Macaroni and cheese has to be the #1 comfort food. Not only that, it’s a simple and quick go-to dish.

Plus, it’s really easy to customize with extra ingredients. Have a little bit of leftover ham or Italian sausage in the fridge?

Stir it into the cheese sauce for a boost of protein!

Of course, adding crispy bits of bacon makes for the ultimate comfort food of all time! Bacon mac and cheese?? Yes, please! Or try this Cheez It Mac and Cheese

Make a restaurant style, indulgent mac n’ cheese with our TGI Fridays Mac and Cheese Copycat!

For the flavors of cheesy mac in a different form, make mac and cheese quesadillas. They’re a fun twist for taco night!

Or, go with bite-sized finger foods – make bacon mac and cheese bombs!

Jack Daniels Mac and Cheese

Needless to say, I have a lot of unbelievable twists for the traditional macaroni and cheese recipe.

But out of all the versions, I am especially proud of this most recent creation – Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Mac and Cheese with Bacon.

Seriously, how can anything with bacon in it be a bad thing?! Plus, this grown up mac and cheese recipe makes the most sensational and scrumptious game day food!

This meal is ready to eat in just 30 minutes, and I know you are going to love it!

Whether you use straight up bourbon or bourbon whiskey, it’s unlike any cheesy pasta you have ever eaten. 

Cooking with Jack Daniels Whiskey

Jack Daniels whiskey cooks down to leave the perfect smokiness, some maple, and a hint of woodiness to recipes, and to me that means it is the perfect partner with bacon!!

After cooking with bourbon whiskey to make recipes for bbq sauce, pork chops, whiskey glaze, pulled pork, and SO many cocktails, it’s the perfect time to use it in the best comfort food ever – this boozy bacon Jack Daniels mac and cheese recipe!!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Oodles of ooey gooey cheese, 12 ounces of hickory smoked peppered bacon and a collection of spices will wake up your taste buds and leave you completely satisfied makes this the best grown up mac and cheese of your life.

Here are the primary ingredients in Jack Daniels mac and cheese. You can see a full ingredient list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• bacon– I use hickory smoked peppered bacon, but any variety will work. Obviously, one with a smoky flavor is what you want to look for.
  
• unsalted butter– If all you have on hand is salted butter, use it. But, don’t add any extra salt to the dish. The salty bacon will add plenty on its own.
  
• Tennessee whiskey– If you’re not a whiskey drinker but you have some beer on hand, that works too. It just doesn’t have quite the kick that whiskey has.
  
• chicken broth (or stock)– In a pinch, go ahead and use vegetable stock.
  
• all-purpose flour– If you need a gluten free option, any brand of gluten free 1:1 all purpose flour will be fine.
  
• milk– I use whole milk.
  
• extra-sharp cheddar cheese– For this recipe, we use white cheddar.
  
• smoked provolone cheese– Smoked cheese is definitely what you want to use to get the smoky flavor in the cheese sauce.
  
• Asiago cheese– Yep, three kinds of cheese go into this dish. Cheesy to the max!
  
• elbow macaroni– This is the classic noodle shape, but feel free to use any small pasta shape that you like. Small shell pasta is a great substitute.

Alcohol substitutions: You can substitute another liquid for the whiskey. Beer, Kentucky bourbon, or chicken broth would be best.

Jack Daniels Mac and Cheese Recipe Tips

Doubling the recipe: The recipe may be doubled. Simply use 2 times the ingredients and follow cooking directions.

The sauce will thicken as it cools. If the sauce is too thick, add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Storing and Reheating Whiskey Mac and Cheese

Store any leftover bacon mac in a covered container in your fridge. It keeps well for up to 5 days.

Freezing instructions: Allow the dish to come to room temperature before freezing. Place in a resealable plastic bag or container. 

If using a container, press a small piece of plastic wrap over the top to avoid freezer burn. If frozen, will keep for up to 6 months. 

Before reheating frozen macaroni and cheese, first allow it to thaw in the fridge.

Reheating instructions: Add leftover macaroni and cheese to a pot with milk. Heat until warmed through, adding 1/2 cup of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Enjoy!
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Jack Daniels Mac and Cheese + Video

Jack Daniels Mac and Cheese is loaded with hickory smoked bacon, whiskey and tons of gooey cheese. This is a must make comfort food recipe!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 902cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• large skillet
• kitchen shears
• box grater
• whisk

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for pasta water
• 8 ounces dry elbow pasta
• 12 ounces hickory smoked peppered bacon uncooked
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey preferably Jack Daniels
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups milk
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 ounces smoked provolone cheese shredded
• 2 ounces Asiago cheese shredded
• croutons for garnish

Instructions

• Bring an 8-quart pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, add a handful of salt and uncooked pasta.

  Reduce heat to medium high and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or to al dente (has a bite to it). Drain and set aside.
• While the pasta cooks, warm a large 12” skillet over medium-high heat.

  Using clean kitchen shears, cut bacon into bite size pieces over the skillet and let them to fall into the pan. Stir occasionally as needed. Cook until bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes.
• While the bacon is cooking, shred cheeses and prepare remaining ingredients.
• Once bacon is cooked through, use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan, and discard the rest. *Wipe away any grease from the side of the skillet to avoid flame ups.
• Add butter to reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat When the butter melts, add flour and whisk to combine.

  Add spices, chili paste, Worcestershire, whiskey, and chicken broth. Whisk to combine and allow mixture to simmer for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally to help pick up the bits on the bottom of the pan.

  Add milk and whisk to combine. Bring back to a bubble and add cheeses. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• Add cooked pasta and bacon to sauce, and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, until sauce thickens and the pasta has a chance to absorb some of the sauce.
• Sprinkle with croutons, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Recipe may be doubled. Simply use 2x the ingredients and follow cooking directions. Sauce will thicken as it cools. If sauce is too thick, add milk ½ cup at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

Reheating instructions: Add pasta to pot with milk. Heat until warmed through, adding ½ cup of milk at a time until desired constancy is reached.

Freezing instructions: Allow pasta to come to room temperature. Place in resealable plastic bag or container. If using a container press a small piece of plastic wrap over top to avoid freezer burn. Will keep for up to 6 months. To reheat, that pasta and follow reheat instructions.

Alcohol substitutions: You can substitute another liquid for whiskey/bourbon. Beer or chicken broth would be best.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 902cal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Sugar: 8g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 649mg | Iron: 2mg

Originally published February 2014. Updated and republished June 2022.

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Although I prefer lemon over chocolate my favorite cookie is the chocolate chip cookie.  I prefer vanilla over chocolate {{{gasp}}}…  You can keep reading, its okay.  I swear I am human.  So anyway, I prefer vanilla over chocolate, yet I would choose a brownie over a blondie any day.

How to make Jack Daniel’s Salted Caramel Fudge Brownie

There is just something about the perfect simplicity of a brownie.  Sugar, butter, chocolate, eggs…  It is very perfect.  Well, almost.  I have been enjoying our Lazy Day Brownies that are so good they won a blue ribbon in a cooking contest!  I decided to take the premise of the simple brownie that I love and kick it up a bit.

Well, how do you do that? 

Obviously for me adding more chocolate wasn’t what I was looking for.  But, what about adding some smokiness, some maple and a hint of woodsiness.  Oh yah!  I am talking about Jack Daniel’s.  Aside from being a favorite in many cocktails, it is amazing to cook and bake with.

Well, it was a great hunch.  Jack is fabulous in these brownies!  They are rich and fudgy, with caramel speckled throughout.  Then they are topped with a caramel sauce and dusted with salt.  OH MY WORD!  They are magical.  The perfect adult treat.

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Jack Daniel’s Salted Caramel Fudge Brownie

Jack Daniel’s Brownies are a rich and fudgy brownies with a hint of smokiness. Featuring specks of caramel throughout. Then they are topped with a caramel sauce and dusted with salt. OH MY WORD! They are magical. The perfect adult treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Oven

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 16

Calories 225cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 11.5 ounce package milk chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Jack Daniel’s whiskey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for dusting
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 5.5 ounces vanilla caramels 1/2 of an 11 ounce package (unwrapped and half of them quartered)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line an 8”x8” baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
• Place butter and chocolate in a large microwave safe mixing bowl, melt completely. Whisk until smooth. Add sugar, whiskey, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Add eggs and beat until incorporated. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until completely combined, but do not over mix.
• Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the quartered caramels over the brownie.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
• Meanwhile combine remaining caramels and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl and heat (30 seconds at a time) until melted. Stir to combine.
• Drizzle brownies with caramel sauce and sprinkle with kosher or pretzel salt. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 225cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 117mg | Sugar: 19g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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I am pretty sure every midwestern man is a meat and potatoes lover.  Chad grew up in Iowa with a love  of hearty meals.  You know those stick to your ribs kind of dinners that after you eat leave you feeling completely satisfied.

As fall is upon us I have been working on some chili recipes and although I may be perfectly content with my Italian Chili or Hearty Vegetarian Chili, Chad is not! Naturally, I set out to make him the most satisfying chili that I could think of. 

With flavor profiles dancing in my head I imagined myself cooking in an old farmhouse in Iowa with Chad (my rugged cowboy) out working the land.  I would spend the entire day preparing a chili so satisfying that he would sigh with utter delight after devouring several bowls.

Well, truth be told Chad is more of a rocker than a cowboy, but none the less after devouring multiple bowls of my Whiskey Jack’s Down Home Steak Chili he did sigh with utter contentment and I grinned from ear to ear.  Unlike my daydreaming self, I don’t have all day to cook.  This baby was ready in just 30 minutes!

A bowl full of smoky, spicy chili beans is joined with the flavors of seared steak and whiskey to create the ultimate steak chili!

Dinner’s Ready!

Enjoy!

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Whiskey Jack’s Down Home Steak Chili in Just 30 Minutes

A bowl full of smoky, spicy chili beans is joined with the flavors of seared steak and whiskey to create the ultimate steak chili!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 cups

Calories 570cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 pounds thick cut steak cut into 1/2-3/4” pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
• 1 1/2 cups Jack Daniels Whiskey*
• 46.5 ounces S&W Chili Beans 3 15.5-ounce cans
• 15.5 ounce can kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
• 2 jalapenos minced, seeded and deveined

Instructions

• Heat a large (12 quart) pot over high heat. Once it you can feel the heat with your hand, add oil. Add steak and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until steak is browned on all sides stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile prepare ingredients.
• Add jalapenos. Toss to combine. Add whiskey. Allow to boil for about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Reduce to simmer, cook for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute 12 ounces of beef broth for the whiskey, but it will change the flavor. It does make one heckofa delicious steak chili though!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 570cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1699mg | Sugar: 10g | Fiber: 10g | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 6mg

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Ultimate Jack Daniel’s Game Day Recipes

It might surprise you to hear that just 4 months ago there was no Jack Daniel’s to be found in our home.  We had been dabbling in different flavors and cooking with wine and beer more often.  Once we sampled Jack Daniels that was it.

I was over the moon with the flavor profile and just knew it cooking with it would make it a home run! We even made a chili!

Now, if you aren’t into cooking with Jack, you have to try these fabulous cocktails that Chad has created.  They will knock your socks off. Either way all of these recipes are perfect for game day or any day.

With love from our Kitchen Table to yours.  XOXO

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Jack Daniels Double Kick Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwich is fabulously moist, so tender it falls apart and unbelievably delish. Perfect end of summer meal.  Packed with our favorite smoky and sweet Jack flavors with a double kick! 

Jack Daniels Double Kick Grill Sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to your grilling needs.  Loaded with a woodsy/.smoky flavor and a sweetness from the maple in Jack is contrasted perfectly by chili paste.  Ooooh!  That’s Amore!

Jack Daniel’s Double Kick Barbecue Sauce is a deep smoky and sweet sauce with the perfect kick from red chile paste.  Taste great on everything…  So good, you might just eat it on a spoon.

Jack’s Tennessee Sweet Tea tastes just like sweet tea with lemon! Perfectly balanced sweet and sour notes with a zing from lemon, just like your favorite sweet tea with a kick!

Jack Daniels Double Kick Pork Chops are loaded with Jack Daniels for a smoky and sweet flavor.  Then we added some red chili pepper paste to kick things ups a notch.  They are out of this world!

Tennessee Orange Sweet Tea Cocktail tastes like southern sweet tea with a hint of orange.  The perfect cocktail to sit back and relax with!

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We have some new recipes coming up in the next few weeks, but today I have to tell you all about my new favorite Jack cocktail.  I grew up in Florida (which is kind of the south, right?).  So I grew up drinking sweet tea.  I love sweet tea!  Ok, maybe not Si from Duck Dynasty kinda sweet tea love.  But, I really enjoyed it on occasion.

With my love of sweet tea and appreciation of Jack’s flavor its no surprise that Chad developed my favorite Jack cocktail yet.  Jack’s Tennessee Sweet Tea tastes just like sweet tea with lemon!!!  Perfectly balanced sweet and sour notes with a zing from lemon, just like your favorite Sweet Tea with a KICK!

This is the perfect cocktail to kick back with and enjoy. Kick your heels off and pour one tonight!

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Helpful Tips to make Jack’s Tennessee Sweet Tea:

• Make sure honey is dissolved, once the drink is chilled it will not dissolve.  

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Jack’s Tennessee Sweet Tea

I have to admit I am really on a Jack kick. I love the woody, smoky, sour and sweet flavors that come through in Jack’s Tennessee Whiskey. Whether we are developing cocktails, main dishes or desserts I have found this whiskey to translate perfectly.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 260cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• mason jars

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
• 2 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 ounces Coke I personally like Diet Rite Zero

Instructions

• In a mason jar or tea glass, combine whiskey and lemon juice.
• Add honey and stir until honey is dissolved.
• Make sure honey is dissolved, once the drink is chilled it will not dissolve.
• Add cola and ice. Stir to combine.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 260cal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Sugar: 29g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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We have an entire category of cocktails that we call sippin’ drinks.  They are mostly comprised of cocktails that contain bourbon, cognac, and whiskey.  I think of sittin’ on the porch swing on a warm summer night sippin’ on cocktail.  That’s a ‘sippin’ cocktail’!

You may have noticed that we really discovered an appreciation for Jack Daniels lately.  In cocktails, sauces, marinades and desserts it is a fantastic flavor.  Chad got to work developing a new cocktail using Jack.  Tennessee Orange Sweet Tea is his latest creation.  Tastes like southern sweet tea with a hint of orange.

This is the perfect cocktail to kick back with and enjoy. Kick your heels off and pour one tonight!

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Tennessee Orange Sweet Tea Cocktail

We have an entire category of cocktails that we call sippin’ drinks. They are mostly comprised of cocktails that contain bourbon, cognac, and whiskey. I think of sittin’ on the porch swing on a warm summer night sippin’ on cocktail. That’s a ‘sippin’ cocktail’!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 153cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Jack Daniels Whiskey
• 3 ounces orange juice
• 1/2 ounce amaretto liqueur
• ice

Instructions

• Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 153cal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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I love cooking with Jack Daniels!  It reduces down and adds such a fantastic flavor.  The first dish we made were Jack Daniels Pork Chops.  They were soooo good that Chad didn’t eat anything else for a week.

Jack Daniels Marinade

I knew the flavor of whiskey would be fabulous in a marinade recipe, so that’s how this Jack Daniels marinade and glaze came to be. 

I’m telling you, this whiskey glaze is sooo amazing.  It features Jack’s smoky/sweet flavor with a kick from chili paste to kick things up a bit.  It can be used on pork, chicken and even steak if you want! I even drizzle it over air fryer nachos! 

The ultimate Jack Daniels recipes came soon after this one.  A whiskey pulled pork sandwich and a dessert with Jack Daniels – these brownies!!  Did I say I love cooking with Jack?  Oh yes I do, and you will too. 

What is your favorite spirit to cook with? Dinner’s Ready, now go get your grill on!

Enjoy!
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Jack Daniels Marinade + Grilling Sauce

Jack Daniels marinade gives incredible flavor to pork and chicken, and this whiskey marinade recipe can also be used as a grilling sauce!

Course Pantry Staple

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories 356cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• medium sauce pan
• whisk
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups for liquids

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons molasses
• 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili paste I used Gourmet Garden
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

• Add all ingredients except cornstarch and water to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine.

  Bring mixture to a boil, whisking frequently. If you want to use this for a marinade ONLY, remove the pan from heat, allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then use as desired.

To Make a Grilling Sauce

• To thicken the whiskey marinade to use as a grilling sauce:

  Whisk cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl, then add to the boiling marinade mixture. Whisk to combine and allow to boil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened.
• Remove from heat and use as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 356cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 437mg | Sugar: 30g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published July 2013.

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Christmas Parties, holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges…  So many occasions to celebrate this season.  We are preparing for another fabulous annual Christmas party at our house.  Chad and I love having our closest friends and family over for a celebration.  We will be serving appetizers, desserts and ooohhhh so incredible cocktail creations.

Perfectly Pecan Pie Martini

The cocktail lineup will be worth talking about.  Cocktails served up in shot glasses, so everyone can have a little of everything.  This year our cocktail menu will include this fabulous Perfectly Pecan Pie Martini, smooth creamy, sweet and ohhh so nutty, this fantastic beverage is sure to be a hit at your party too.

Want to make your drinks more fancy for a more intimate fancy occasion?  Try rimming the cocktail glasses with toasted pecans to really make a show stopper and add pecan flavor.

Enjoy your parties and remember…  A simple party equals a fun party!  Festive cocktails and quick and easy finger foods may be the best way to go!

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook – we have a virtual Ladies Night party every Thursday. 
Come and link up your favorite cocktail or dish!  Fabulous cocktails,
fantastic food and amazing company.  It is THE place to be on Thursdays!

What are you serving at your holiday party???

Enjoy!

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Perfectly Pecan Pie Martini

Christmas Parties, holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges… So many occasions to celebrate this season. We are preparing for another fabulous annual Christmas party at our house. Chad and I love having our closest friends and family over for a celebration. We will be serving appetizers, desserts and ooohhhh so incredible cocktail creations.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 266cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• cocktail shaker

Ingredients

• 3 ounces Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
• 2 1/2 ounces DiSaronno Amaretto Liqueur
• 1 ounce Makers Mark Bourban
• 2 ounces International Delight French Vanilla Creamer
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ice
• caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

• Prepare 2 martini glasses by swirling caramel sauce on a spoon the inside the glasses. Set aside.
• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients (except caramel sauce). Shake vigorously to combine. Divide evenly into 2 cocktail glasses. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 266cal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 26g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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Happy Thursday and welcome to Ladies Night at The Slow Roasted Italian.  In honor of the New York Giants playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday, we are serving a New York Cocktail!  Go GIANTS!!!

Get a taste of the Big Apple right from your living room with this whiskey and lemon cocktail.  The New York Cocktail is thick and sweet, a perfect pairing with fruit and chocolate.  Mix this cocktail with a premium Canadian whiskey for the most flavorful drink.  Premium Canadian whiskey is a light blended whiskey that’s not too sweet, nor too robust.

Enjoy!

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New York Cocktail

The New York Cocktail is thick and sweet, a perfect pairing with fruit and chocolate.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 171cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• cocktail shaker

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Makers Mark whiskey
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grenadine
• lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

• Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 171cal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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