Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Vintage Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Juicy pork chops pan-seared to a golden crust and finished with a tangy, slightly sweet mustard glaze reminiscent of classic flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until smooth.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and brush the mustard glaze over the pork chops in the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning glaze over the chops until caramelized and sticky.
5. Step 5: Remove the pork chops from the skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with any remaining glaze spooned on top.