Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes

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Tender pork chops glazed in a sweet-tangy maple mixture, roasted alongside caramelized sweet potatoes for a balanced weeknight dinner. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs bone-in pork chops, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

★ 4.5 (10 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  2. Step 2: Roast sweet potatoes for 15 minutes while preparing glaze: whisk maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and thyme in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Remove baking sheet, push potatoes to one side, and place pork chops on the other side. Brush chops with half the glaze mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Brush remaining glaze over chops, return to oven, and roast for 12-15 minutes until pork reaches 145°F and potatoes are tender.
  5. Step 5: Rest chops 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Sweet Potatoes?

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 Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes?

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 Sweet Potatoes 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 Sweet Potatoes?

American sheet pan 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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