The Best Maple-Glazed Maple Syrup Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and smoky maple syrup reduction, served with a side of roasted root vegetables. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 75 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) Pork chops, Maple syrup, Apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 (1-inch thick) Pork chops
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 medium, sliced Carrots
• 2 medium, cubed Sweet potatoes
• 1 small, diced Onion
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup, dried Cranberries

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, Dijon, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Place pork chops in a baking dish, brush with half the glaze, and roast for 20-25 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add sweet potatoes and cranberries, cook for 10 minutes until tender.
5. Step 5: Spoon the remaining glaze over the vegetables and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve pork chops with the roasted vegetables.