Grilled Midwest-Style Pork Chops with Apple-Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy pork chops grilled with a tangy apple-mustard glaze inspired by Midwestern flavors, perfect for a hearty dinner. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, apple cider, 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

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1/2 cup apple cider
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple cider, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 8 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 3: Brush both sides of the pork chops with 2 tbsp olive oil and place on the hot grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the apple-mustard glaze, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the edges are nicely charred.
Step 4: Remove pork chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with remaining apple-mustard glaze.