Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

Maple syrup and mustard go together beautifully, especially with pork. Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Chops are easy, fast, and perfect for any day of the week!

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This recipe is just the way we like them, fast and fabulous, and I know you will love this recipe too!  Especially once you learn this little pork chop trick!

Don’t you hate it when your pork chops curl or twist? If you are looking for flat pork chops here is what you do.

First you cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. Make your cuts are every 1 1/2 to 2 inches along that edge and the cuts should be no more than 1/2 an inch deep. This will solve your problem! 

Once I was taught how to do that simple step I found myself less frustrated with cooking pork chops in my skillet! I hated seeing them bubble up and look twisted. 

• pork chops
• maple syrup
• mustard
• cider vinegar
• thyme
• oil
• salt
• pepper

How to make Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

Wash and cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. This stops the pork chops from curling.

Make cuts every 1 1/2 to 2 inches along that edge and the cuts should be no more than 1/2 an inch deep.

Dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances.

In a small bowl combine maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, and thyme. Set aside.

Add pork chops to your skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Flip pork chops and add maple mixture.

Reduce heat to medium low and cook until pork chops are cooked, about 140 degrees, another 6 to 10 minutes.

Transfer pork chops to a plate and loosely tent with foil.

Simmer remaining mixture over medium heat until thickens and almost syrupy.

Return any accumulated juices on the plate back into the skillet.

Stir for a minute or two to combine.

Pour over pork chops and serve immediately with rice.

Enjoy!

Print

Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

Maple syrup and mustard go together beautifully, especially with pork. Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Chops are easy, fast, and perfect for any day of the week!

Ingredients

• 4 inch pork chops loin or center cut, bone or boneless, 1 inch thick
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon mustard, any kind
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
• 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt as needed, to taste
• pepper as needed, to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. This stops the pork chops from curling. Make cuts every 1 1/2 to 2 inches along that edge. The cuts should be no more than 1/2 an inch deep. Dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances. In a small bowl combine maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, and thyme. Set aside.

2. Add pork chops to your skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Flip pork chops and add mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until pork chops are cooked, about 140 degrees, another 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate and loosely tent with foil. Simmer remaining mixture over medium heat until thickens and almost syrupy. Return any accumulated juices on the plate back into the skillet. Stir for a minute or two to combine. Pour over pork chops and serve immediately with rice. Enjoy!