Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Compote
Juicy pork chops coated in a sweet-tart maple glaze, served with tender apple compote for a balanced weeknight dinner. This american-inspired american ready in about 30 minutes pairs inch thick pork chops, bone-in, 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.
Ingredients
- 4, 1 inch thick pork chops, bone-in
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2, peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops 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 until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 3: Remove chops and set aside. Add 3 tbsp maple syrup and 2 thinly sliced apples to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until apples are tender and syrup thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Return pork chops to skillet, coating them in the apple-maple glaze. Add 1 tbsp butter and stir until melted, then serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Compote take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Compote?
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 salt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Compote?
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-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Compote 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-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple Compote?
American american 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. The maple glaze made the pork so tender.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My kids ate two servings of the compote.
- ★★★★☆
The pork chops were slightly dry, but the apple compote was delicious.
