Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples
Tender pork chops roasted alongside crisp apples and onions, finished with a sweet and tangy maple glaze. This american-inspired pork ready in about 45 minutes pairs about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops, maple syrup, Dijon mustard 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
- 2 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges Granny Smith apples
- 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch rings yellow onion
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 4 bone-in pork chops, 2 cored and sliced Granny Smith apples, and 1 sliced yellow onion on a large rimmed sheet pan.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme until emulsified.
- Step 3: Brush the maple glaze evenly over the pork chops and apples. Toss the apples and onions gently to coat with any remaining glaze on the pan.
- Step 4: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F and apples are tender and caramelized, stirring apples once halfway through roasting.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning any pan juices over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Maple-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 maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Maple-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 Maple-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 Maple-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.
