Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Sauté
Tender pork chops coated in a sweet-savory bourbon-maple glaze, served with caramelized apples for a comforting dinner that balances rich and bright notes. This american-inspired one pot (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops, pure maple syrup, bourbon whiskey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey
- 2 (Granny Smith, thinly sliced) apple
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 3: Transfer chops to a plate, leaving drippings in skillet. Add sliced apples and 1 tbsp butter, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until edges soften and turn golden.
- Step 4: Return pork chops to skillet, nestling them among apples. Whisk in maple syrup and bourbon, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with apples and pan juices.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Sauté take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Sauté?
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 pure maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Sauté?
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-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Sauté 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.
Is Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Sauté gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to one pot dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
