Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Juicy pork chops coated in a sweet-spicy bourbon-maple glaze, served with caramelized sweet potatoes. This american-inspired grilling ready in about 44 minutes pairs pork chops, sweet potatoes, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 2, 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 oz pork chops
- 12 oz sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 12 oz cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and golden at edges.
- Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp bourbon, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush half the glaze over 4 oz pork chops.
- Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add pork chops and cook for 4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Brush with remaining glaze and top with 1 tsp fresh rosemary before serving with roasted sweet potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 44 minutes (15 min prep + 29 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 Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
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 pork chops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
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 Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
American grilling 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best pork chops I've made in years! The glaze caramelized beautifully and the sweet potatoes roasted to golden perfection.
- ★★★★★
My family devoured these pork chops! The bourbon-maple glaze was perfect with the sweet potatoes—so easy for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★★
Quick, impressive, and delicious. Served with a green salad for a complete meal that had my guests asking for seconds.
