Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Authentic Martin Guitar Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and smoky maple sauce inspired by the rich heritage of Martin guitars from the 1920s-40s. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork chops, bone-in, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 150 g each) pork chops, bone-in
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 150 g each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a deep golden crust forms.
Step 3: While the chops cook, whisk together 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the maple glaze over the pork chops, and continue to cook, spooning the glaze over the chops occasionally for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the meat beautifully.
Step 5: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.