30-Minute One-Pan Pork Chops with Maple Glaze

These pork chops are cooked in one pan and glazed with a sweet and tangy maple glaze. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Pork chops are a classic dish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for 30-Minute One-Pan Pork Chops with Maple Glaze is a simple and flavorful way to cook pork chops. The pork chops are seared in a skillet until browned, then glazed with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and thyme. The glaze thickens as the pork chops cook, creating a delicious and sticky coating. These pork chops are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the pork chops in the hot oil for 5 minutes per side, or until browned.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and thyme.
4. Pour the glaze over the pork chops and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the glaze is thickened.
5. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Why It Works

• Searing the pork chops in a hot skillet creates a flavorful crust.
• The glaze is made with apple cider vinegar, which adds a tangy flavor to the pork chops.
• The maple syrup in the glaze adds a touch of sweetness.
• The Dijon mustard adds a bit of spice to the glaze.
• The garlic powder and thyme add flavor to the glaze.