Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy maple-Dijon glaze, served alongside warm roasted apples. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 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 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large apple, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
1/4 cup 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: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 large cored and sliced apples with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 4: Lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
Step 6: Serve pork chops topped with glaze alongside the roasted apples.