Louisville-Inspired Bourbon Maple Glazed Pork Chops

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Tender pork chops glazed with a rich bourbon and maple syrup sauce, capturing the spirit of Kentucky’s signature flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bourbon, pure maple syrup 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: Season 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick, 6 oz each) evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove chops and set aside, tented with foil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the bourbon-maple glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to heat through and fully coat the chops before serving.

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