Pork Chops with Ginger Maple Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with these succulent Pork Chops with Ginger Maple Sauce. This recipe combines tender, golden-seared bone-in pork chops with a luscious sauce made from rich maple syrup, fragrant grated ginger, and a savory blend of soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Cooked in a single skillet, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors, thickened to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal choice for busy evenings or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or your favorite side dish to complete this comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for those searching for easy pork chop recipes, maple-glazed dishes, or one-skillet dinners!
Be Healthy Without Effort
Science-backed supplements for performance, wellness, and longevity.
Optimize your body chemistry naturally
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature while you prepare the sauce ingredients.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt, then stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth to the skillet. Whisk together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly add this to the skillet, whisking constantly to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from heat and let the pork chops rest for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve the pork chops warm with the ginger maple sauce drizzled over the top. Pair with your favorite sides, like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 883 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
