Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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

Juicy pork chops glazed with a smoky bourbon sauce paired with sweet potatoes roasted in maple syrup for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bourbon whiskey, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
• 3 tbsp, divided maple syrup
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a mixing bowl, toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and edges caramelize.
2. Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder on both sides.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey and 2 tbsp maple syrup to skillet. Simmer gently, spooning the glaze over pork chops for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
5. Step 5: Remove chops and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve pork chops topped with the bourbon-maple glaze alongside the roasted sweet potatoes.