Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables
Juicy pork chops coated in a tangy mustard glaze roasted alongside a colorful medley of root vegetables for an easy, flavorful dinner. This american-inspired pork ready in about 45 minutes pairs (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops, Dijon mustard, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 small red potatoes, quartered
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth and fragrant.
- Step 2: Arrange 4 bone-in pork chops on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush each chop generously with the mustard glaze on both sides.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss 3 peeled and chunked carrots, 2 peeled and chunked parsnips, and 4 quartered red potatoes with 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Spread the vegetables around the pork chops on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the pork chops and stirring the vegetables halfway through, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and let pork rest 5 minutes before serving with the roasted root vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables 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 Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables?
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 dijon mustard from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables?
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 Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables 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 Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables?
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.