Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots

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Juicy pork chops brushed with a sweet bourbon glaze served alongside tender maple-roasted carrots, perfect for a comforting dinner. This american-inspired pork ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves — this is your bourbon glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each), season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Brush each pork chop generously with half of the bourbon glaze, then place the skillet in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, toss 1 lb peeled carrots cut into 3-inch sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven alongside the pork for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized, turning halfway.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork from oven, brush with remaining bourbon glaze, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the maple roasted carrots.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bourbon whiskey from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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