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Easy Maple Glazed Pork Chops Recipe for a Quick, Flavorful Dinner

Easy Maple Glazed Pork Chops

Juicy skillet-seared pork chops are coated in a glossy maple-Dijon glaze with garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. This quick dinner recipe makes 4 servings in about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 chops Boneless or bone-in pork chops, about 6 ounces each and 3/4- to 1-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Maple Glaze
  • 1/3 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
Finishing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter, optional

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides with the kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Whisk the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional dried thyme together in a small bowl.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the maple mixture into the skillet.
  5. Cook for another 3 to 6 minutes, turning the chops once or twice and spooning the glaze over them, until the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
  6. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 3 minutes. If desired, whisk the butter into the pan glaze before spooning it over the pork.

Notes

Pure maple syrup provides the cleanest flavor, although pancake syrup may be substituted. Bone-in chops generally stay juicier, while boneless chops may cook slightly faster. Keep the glaze at a gentle simmer because the maple sugars can burn if boiled aggressively. Use an instant-read thermometer and cook pork to 145°F (63°C), followed by the brief rest.