Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple-Mustard Sauce

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Tender pork chops pan-seared and finished with a rich whiskey, maple syrup, and mustard glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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: 15 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 evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F), then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/3 cup whiskey, scraping the browned bits from the pan, then stir in 2 tbsp pure maple syrup and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard.
  5. Step 5: Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy, then whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until glossy.
  6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to coat and warm through before serving.

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