Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

Juicy pork chops are seared and finished with a rich bourbon and maple syrup glaze, paired perfectly with sweet caramelized onions. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bourbon, pure maple syrup 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Sear the pork chops in the skillet for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Once melted, add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 12 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/4 cup bourbon and 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, stirring to deglaze the pan and simmer until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the bourbon-maple glaze and caramelized onions over them. Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors. Serve immediately.