Whiskey-Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Pan-seared pork chops glazed with a smoky whiskey and maple syrup sauce, served alongside tender roasted sweet potatoes. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 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 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 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 145°F internal temperature. Remove chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet over medium heat, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1/4 cup whiskey carefully and let it reduce for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp pure maple syrup and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Simmer the glaze for another 3-4 minutes until thickened and glossy, stirring frequently.
5. Step 5: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the whiskey-maple glaze over them for 1 minute to coat and heat through. Serve pork chops with roasted sweet potatoes on the side, garnished with extra thyme if desired.