Description
These Maple Glazed Pork Chops are a delicious and simple meal featuring juicy, bone-in pork chops seared to perfection and finished with a sweet and tangy maple glaze. The combination of pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar creates a flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the smoky paprika and garlic powder seasoning. Baked to a juicy finish, this recipe is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it ideal for a comforting dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Maple Glaze
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the pork chops after searing.
- Season Pork Chops: Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Sear Pork Chops: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust, which locks in flavor and juices.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth and well combined.
- Glaze Pork Chops: Pour the maple glaze over the seared pork chops in the skillet, making sure each chop is well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Bake Pork Chops: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption and optimal juiciness.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use an oven-safe skillet for seamless stovetop-to-oven cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops are cooked to the recommended internal temperature for safety and tenderness.
- Bone-in pork chops provide extra flavor and moisture; however, boneless chops can be used with adjusted cooking time.
- Leftover glaze can be saved and reheated as a sauce for other dishes.
