Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Glaze

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Tender pork chops seasoned with a smoky spice rub and finished with a sticky maple mustard glaze on the grill. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, brown sugar, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt to create a spice rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and rub each chop evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil, then coat generously with the prepared spice rub on all sides.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F to 375°F). Place pork chops on grill and cook for 5 minutes without moving to develop a crust.
  4. Step 4: Flip pork chops and brush generously with a glaze made by whisking 1/4 cup maple syrup and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard together. Continue grilling for another 5-7 minutes, brushing glaze every 2 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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