Stovetop Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Cranberry-Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Tender pork chops pan-seared with a sweet maple glaze, served with a tangy cranberry and mustard sauce inspired by regional 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 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
Step 2: Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and cranberries soften.
Step 4: Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve pork chops with cranberry-mustard sauce drizzled on top.