Maple-Glazed Acadian Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Inspired by the Northeastern U.S. Acadian region, these pan-seared pork chops are glazed with maple syrup and paired with a sweet-tart apple and caramelized onion relish. This Northeastern U.S.-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 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 400 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: 25 min Serves 4 Northeastern U.S. cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
1 medium, peeled and diced granny smith apple
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter to the skillet. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 6 minutes until caramelized.
Step 4: Stir in 1 medium diced granny smith apple and cook for 3 minutes until the apple softens.
Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 2 minutes until the flavors meld.
Step 6: Return the pork chops to the skillet and drizzle 1/4 cup maple syrup over them. Cook for 2 minutes, spooning glaze over the chops until sticky and coated.
Step 7: Serve pork chops topped with the warm apple-onion relish.