Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon sauce, paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes. This american-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops, maple syrup, bourbon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes cubed into 1-inch pieces with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves to create the glaze.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove chops and set aside.
  5. Step 5: Pour the maple bourbon glaze into the hot skillet and simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy, stirring frequently.
  6. Step 6: Return pork chops to skillet and spoon glaze over them, cooking for 1-2 more minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
  7. Step 7: Serve pork chops topped with fresh thyme (1 tbsp chopped, optional) alongside the roasted sweet potatoes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep maple syrup from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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