Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Glaze and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Juicy pan-seared pork chops glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce, served alongside herb-roasted sweet potatoes. This American-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 55 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 480 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 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

The instant-read thermometer we’d check this pork with → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Add pork chops to the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature. Remove chops from skillet and tent with foil to rest.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes fragrant.
5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the maple mustard glaze over them, cooking for another minute to coat well. Serve pork chops alongside the roasted sweet potatoes.