Saucy Maple Pork Chops
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Saucy Maple Pork Chops, a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Tender bone-in pork chops are perfectly seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious homemade maple-Dijon glaze, featuring pure maple syrup, tangy apple cider vinegar, and fragrant garlic. This quick and easy skillet recipe, finished with a touch of fresh thyme, comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy evenings. Serve these juicy, flavorful pork chops with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a meal that feels gourmet yet effortless. Whether you're looking for a comforting dinner or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, Saucy Maple Pork Chops are sure to be a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to heat up until shimmering.
Place the pork chops into the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Whisk in the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to deglaze it.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the seared pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chops and let them cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired, and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.7 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | 257% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 575 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 3378 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 193.1 g | 386% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2700 mg | 57% | |
*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.
