Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Spiced Apple Compote

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Pan-seared pork chops glazed with sweet maple syrup paired with a warm apple compote spiced with cinnamon and cloves. 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 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 2 peeled and diced medium apples, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves. Sauté apples for 5 minutes until tender and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for another 2 minutes until the compote thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to skillet and spoon the maple-spiced apple compote over the top. Warm together for 1 minute before serving.

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