Quebec Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Sauté

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Juicy pork chops glazed with sweet Quebec maple syrup, served alongside sautéed apples and onions for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This Canadian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, pure Quebec maple syrup, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 Canadian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1/4 cup pure Quebec maple syrup
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
1 medium, cored and sliced Granny Smith apple
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion, and 1 medium sliced Granny Smith apple to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup pure Quebec maple syrup and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2 more minutes until the syrup thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the maple apple-onion glaze over them. Serve warm.