Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples

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Juicy pork chops baked with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze, complemented by caramelized roasted apples for a perfect balance of savory and fruity flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, apple cider, bourbon whiskey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 27 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider, 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth and combined.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place pork chops on a large rimmed sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 2 cored and wedged apples evenly around the pork chops on the sheet pan. Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil over apples and pork, then sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves on top.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the bourbon glaze evenly over the pork chops and apples. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove sheet pan, baste pork chops and apples with the remaining glaze, then continue roasting for another 10-12 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and apples are tender and caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Let pork rest for 5 minutes before serving with roasted apples spooned alongside.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples take to make?

Total time is about 37 minutes (10 min prep + 27 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in pork chops from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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