Whiskey-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and smoky whiskey-maple sauce served alongside caramelized roasted root vegetables. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, whiskey, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 pieces, about 6 oz each bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
• 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 chopped carrots, 3 chopped parsnips, and 1 large wedged red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until caramelized and tender.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sear pork chops for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Carefully add 1/2 cup whiskey, scraping up browned bits, then stir in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Simmer sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
4. Step 4: Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the whiskey-maple glaze over them, cooking for 2 more minutes to coat and heat through. Serve pork chops with roasted root vegetables, drizzled with extra glaze.