Oak-Aged Whiskey Glazed Pork Chops with Michigan Maple Reduction

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Pan-seared pork chops glazed with a rich oak-aged whiskey and sweet Michigan maple syrup reduction, accented by caramelized shallots. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, Michigan maple syrup, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season 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 sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F), then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 thinly sliced shallots to the same skillet. Sauté shallots for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/4 cup New Holland Walleye Run Single Malt Whiskey and 3 tbsp Michigan maple syrup, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, then return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them for 1 minute to warm through and absorb flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve pork chops drizzled with the whiskey-maple reduction and caramelized shallots.

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