Grilled Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Cider Reduction

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Juicy pork chops brushed with a sweet maple glaze and finished with a tangy apple cider reduction, bringing a touch of Wisconsin’s apple harvest to your grill. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Set aside half for glazing.
  2. Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush each chop with the maple-Dijon glaze.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grates with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Grill pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, basting with reserved glaze halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and chops have grill marks.
  5. Step 5: While chops cook, pour 1 cup apple cider and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy.
  6. Step 6: Remove pork chops from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Drizzle apple cider reduction over chops and sprinkle 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme before serving.

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