Smoky Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Chops

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Juicy pork chops seared and finished with a rich smoky bourbon and maple glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  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 per side until a golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork chops to a plate and tent with foil to rest. Pour off excess fat from the skillet, then add 1/3 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to the pan.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until melted and fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them, cooking for 1-2 minutes more to rewarm and coat.
  7. Step 7: Serve pork chops drizzled with the bourbon-maple glaze alongside your favorite sides.

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