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Easy Maple Glazed Baked Pork Chops Recipe

Easy Maple Glazed Baked Pork Chops

Tender baked pork chops are coated in a glossy maple-Dijon glaze made with pure maple syrup, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. This simple dinner is ready in about 35–40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 chops Boneless or bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
Maple Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, finely minced
Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Whisk the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and minced garlic together until smooth.
  4. Place the pork chops in the prepared baking dish and spoon or brush about half of the glaze over the tops.
  5. Bake uncovered for approximately 20–25 minutes, depending on thickness. Turn the chops or brush them with the remaining glaze halfway through if desired.
  6. Check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer and remove the pork from the oven as soon as it reaches 145°F.
  7. Rest the pork chops for 3–5 minutes before serving. For a more caramelized glaze, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end while watching closely.

Notes

Use pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for the cleanest flavor. Bone-in chops may need a few extra minutes, while thin chops may finish in 15–18 minutes. Do not rely on color or time alone; use an instant-read thermometer to prevent dry pork.