Spiced Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple Roasted Carrots

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Juicy pork chops glazed with a spiced whiskey sauce paired with sweet, tender maple roasted carrots for a hearty meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, whiskey, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 lb peeled carrot sticks with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, 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 evenly on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove the chops and reduce heat to medium. Pour in 1/3 cup whiskey and 2 tbsp maple syrup, scraping the pan to deglaze and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens, stirring frequently.
  5. Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet and coat with the whiskey glaze for 1 minute, then serve immediately alongside the maple roasted carrots.

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