Maple Glazed Pork Chops
These Maple Glazed Pork Chops are unbelievably tender and flavorful. With no marinating required, they're quick enough for a weeknight meal, but fancy enough for special occasions.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 pork chops, boneless, center-cut, 1/2-inch thick each
- kosher salt and black pepper
- canola or olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 cup regular beef broth
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Pat chops dry with paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 TB oil just until smoking. Brown chops in batches on both sides, over medium high heat, about 2 min per side uncovered. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Chops should be just cooked through. Transfer chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add 1 TB oil, onion, and 1/4 tsp salt, stirring about 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, maple syrup, vinegar, rosemary, cayenne, mustard, and butter, scraping up any browned bits. Add the dissolved cornstarch and bring to a low boil, stirring constantly until thickened. If needed, add salt/pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over cooked chops and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken or veggie broth for the beef broth.
- Make sure to pat pork chops thoroughly before cooking to prevent oil splatters and to help them crisp nicely.
- One key tip to help your pork chops crisp nicely is to not overcrowd them. Leave a little space between the chops and they'll crisp much easier.
- For serving ideas and variations, see original article.
- For a full meal, serve Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Instant Pot Baby Potatoes and Apple Pecan Salad.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 1173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg