Maple Glazed Pork Chops 🥩🍁✨
Juicy, golden pork chops coated in a sweet and savory maple glaze. A perfect balance of flavors for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: Fresh thyme or rosemary
Directions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C).
- Season: Sprinkle pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Coat: Pour glaze over pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15–20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest: Remove from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Variations & Tips
- Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- Smoky flavor: Use smoked maple syrup.
- Flavor twist: Try whole grain or spicy brown mustard.
- Herbaceous touch: Add fresh thyme or rosemary before baking.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Maple Glazed Pork Chops—sweet, savory, and perfectly golden 🥩🍁✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you make it spicy or keep it classic?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next dinner idea.” • “Tag a friend who loves pork chops.” • “Golden sear, maple glaze.”