Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Chipotle Sauce

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a smoky bourbon maple sauce featuring a hint of chipotle heat. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bourbon whiskey, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp chipotle chili powder on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens and reduces by half, coating the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the bourbon-maple glaze over them, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to warm through and caramelize the glaze.
  6. Step 6: Serve pork chops drizzled with the smoky bourbon-maple chipotle sauce.

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