Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Description
The recipe highlights a balance of sweetness from maple syrup and acidity from balsamic vinegar combined with savory depth from beef broth and Dijon mustard. Fresh aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme and smashed garlic contribute herbal and fragrant notes to the glaze. Pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot cast iron skillet to develop a crust, then brushed with glaze on both sides before baking until internal temperature reaches 140°F to maintain juiciness. Resting the chops allows the juices to redistribute. The glaze is reduced before or during cooking to coat the pork with a flavorful finish. This method ensures tender, flavorful pork chops with a glossy, lightly sticky coating.
Ingredients
PORK CHOPS:
- 4 pork chops bone-in; center cut
- olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3-4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp beef broth
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic smashed, clove
- 1 rosemary fresh sprig
- 1 thyme sprig, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
MAKE THE GLAZE:
- In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Heat over MED heat until it reaches a low boil. Cook until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
COOK THE PORK CHOPS:
- Place cast iron skillet in oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat chops dry with a paper towel, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Remove skillet from oven and place on burner over MED-HIGH heat. Place chops in the skillet, you should hear them sizzle immediately. Let cook 2-3 minutes to sear. Brush pork with glaze.
- Flip pork chops over, brush the other side with the glaze, and transfer skillet back to the hot oven. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F (about 5-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pork chops).
- Transfer pork chops to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve pork chops with a bit of the glaze drizzled over the top if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.47g | 21% |
| Fat | 6.4g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 34.3mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 69.5mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 14.1g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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