A delicious recipe for juicy pork chops glazed with a sweet and savory maple garlic sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ cup pure maple syrup
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1½ tsp minced garlic
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp unsalted butter, optional
Fresh thyme leaves, optional
Freshly cracked black pepper, optional
Instructions
Season the pork chops. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well combined.
Sear the pork chops. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown.
Check for doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of each chop. Pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest.
Add the maple garlic glaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared glaze into the skillet around the pork chops. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the meat as it thickens.
Make the sauce glossy. Stir in the butter, if using, until melted and incorporated into the glaze. Keep the heat low to prevent the maple syrup from burning.
Rest and serve. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes. Spoon the remaining glaze over the top and garnish with fresh thyme and cracked black pepper.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked to the proper temperature.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less maple syrup.