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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a sweet maple-mustard sauce, accompanied by tender roasted apple wedges. 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.

Ingredients

• 4 chops, about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges Granny Smith apples
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 medium sliced Granny Smith apples with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Spread apples on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: While apples roast, season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature. Remove chops to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the pan and spoon glaze over them. Cook for 1 more minute to warm through. Serve pork chops topped with glaze alongside the roasted apples.