Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Tender pork chops pan-fried to golden perfection and glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce that enhances every bite. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, kosher 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, about 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 5 minutes without moving until deep golden brown.
Step 3: Flip pork chops and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F; transfer chops to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 4: Lower heat to medium, and in the same skillet, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and sauce is glossy.
Step 6: Return pork chops to skillet, spoon glaze over them, and cook for 1 additional minute to coat and warm through. Serve immediately.