Illinois-Style Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Sauté

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Pan-seared pork chops glazed with a sweet maple sauce complemented by a sauté of tart apples and caramelized onions. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
1 large, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces Granny Smith apple
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion, and 1 large peeled and sliced Granny Smith apple. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until onions are caramelized and apples are tender.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the apple and onion mixture.
Step 4: Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon maple-apple-onion sauce over them, and warm for 1 minute before serving.