Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chops with Maple-Whiskey Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops finished with a rich maple and whiskey glaze, inspired by Texas comfort 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 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup whiskey
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
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 brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Carefully pour in 1/3 cup whiskey and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, scraping the pan to deglaze and lift browned bits. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, return pork chops to the skillet, and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to coat and warm through. Serve immediately.