Maple Glazed Pork Chops

5 from 4 votes

Published on August 13, 2023

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Maple Glazed Pork Chops makes the perfect weeknight dinner. These pork chops are seasoned, cooked and the basted with a delicious maple glaze.

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Maple Glazed Pork Chops Recipe:

Take your pork chops to the next level by adding a maple glaze. The glaze is made from scratch and gives pork chops amazing flavor. If you are looking for an easy weeknight meal, make maple glazed pork chops.

Your family will love the flavor, texture and just how delicious they are. They cook perfectly on the grill by you can also cook in a cast-iron skillet or bake in the oven.

Add your favorite side dish to complete your pork chop meal.

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Bone-In Pork Chops – 1-inch thick
Olive Oil
Dried Oregano
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper

For the Glaze:

Real Maple Syrup
Dijon Mustard
Soy Sauce
Chili Powder

How to Make Maple Glazed Pork Chops:

Step 1 – Heat Grill – Preheat your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – Mix Glaze – In a small saucepan, stir together the glaze ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil (stirring frequently). Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 3 – Top with Olive Oil – Rub the olive oil on both sides of the pork chops.
Step 4 – Whisk Seasoning – In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings: oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Step 5 – Top with Seasoning – Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on each side of the pork chops. Then rub it into the pork.

Step 6 – Grill Pork Chops – Place the pork chops directly on the grill (on direct heat). Grill for 2 minutes per side. Then move the pork chops to indirect heat (upper rack).

Step 7 – Reduce Heat – Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 8 – Rub Glaze – Rub the glaze mixture onto both sides of the pork chops. Brush with a basting brush for the last 5 minutes of the cooked time. See more Sauces for Pork Chops.

Step 9 – Rest Pork Chops – Let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes on a plate. Then serve warm and enjoy. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Maple glazed pork chops on a plate with mashed potatoes

How Can I Tell if Pork Chops are Cooked:

The pork chops are done when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. When cooking meats it is important to use a meat thermometer to check the pork chops temperature.

This is the best method instead of slicing into the pork chops.

Pork Chops with Maple Glaze Recipe Tips:

Hot Grill – Make sure to grill on a medium high heat and clean grill. This prevents the meat from sticking and giving you those beautiful grill marks.
Maple Glaze – Prepare the glaze in a saucepan and heat to a boil. This allows for the glaze to thicken. Remove from heat after simmer glaze.
Grilling Pork Chops –We recommend giving the pork chops a nice sear and grilling over direct heat. Then lower the heat and grill over indirect heat. This allows the pork chops to be tender and juicy.

Maple Pork Chops Variation Ideas:

Pork Chops – We like using bone-in pork chops, but you can also make this recipe with boneless pork chops.
Change the Sauce – If you want a hint of sweetness add in brown sugar to the ingredients.
Balsamic Vinegar – We love marinating the pork chops in a balsamic vinegar. You can also add in this vinegar to the maple glaze.
Serving – These pork chops would be delicious to serve with green beans, mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob.