Smoked Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Pan-seared pork chops coated in a smoky bourbon and maple syrup glaze for a sweet and robust flavor profile. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bourbon, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 chops (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
3. Step 3: Remove pork chops to a plate and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium and add 1/4 cup bourbon and 1/3 cup pure maple syrup to the skillet, stirring to combine and scraping up browned bits.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and simmer the glaze for 3-4 minutes until thickened and syrupy.
5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them to coat well. Serve immediately with extra glaze drizzled on top.