Description
Maple mustard baked pork chops bring comfort and flavor straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Marinating tender meat in a sweet and tangy blend creates a memorable meal that comes together faster than you can set the table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a precise 375°F, ensuring your rack is centered for even cooking.
- Grab a small mixing bowl and vigorously whisk ¼ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, and pepper until the glaze looks smooth and combined.
- Take paper towels and thoroughly dry your 4 bone-in pork chops. Generously sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, carefully place the pork chops and sear exactly 3-4 minutes per side until a beautiful golden brown develops.
- Pull the skillet off the heat and drizzle your prepared maple mustard glaze over the chops, using a spoon to ensure complete coverage.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth around the pork chops to maintain moisture during baking.
- Slide the skillet into the 375°F oven and bake precisely 20-25 minutes until your meat thermometer reads an exact 145°F internal temperature.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chops rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut pork chops with a bit of fat marbling for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature and avoid overcooking, which can make pork tough and dry.
- Letting the pork chops rest after cooking allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and preventing dryness.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that your mustards and broth are certified gluten-free, and replace any ingredients as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg