Grilled Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Tender pork chops brushed with a sweet maple glaze paired with a crisp, refreshing apple slaw for a balanced meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, julienned green apple
• 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1 medium, shredded carrot
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Brush both sides of 4 bone-in pork chops with half the maple glaze. Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with remaining glaze every 2 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges are caramelized.
3. Step 3: While pork cooks, combine 1 medium julienned green apple, 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage, and 1 shredded medium carrot in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp honey until honey dissolves.
4. Step 4: Pour the vinegar dressing over the apple and vegetable mixture and toss well. Garnish the apple slaw with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving.