Williams' Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Perfectly seared pork chops with a sweet maple glaze, served alongside caramelized roasted sweet potatoes honoring the fourth most common surname. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 35 minutes pairs (1-inch thick) pork loin chops, maple syrup, Dijon mustard 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 (1-inch thick) pork loin chops
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 3: While chops cook, toss 2 cups diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast on a sheet pan at 400°F for 20 minutes until caramelized and tender. Whisk 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard with 2 tbsp butter; drizzle over chops after resting for 5 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Williams' Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Williams' Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Williams' Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Williams' Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Williams' Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
American sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better sheet pan dishes though.
