Maple Glazed Pork Chops is ready in about 30 minutes which makes the perfect weeknight dinner. These pork chops are seasoned, cooked and the basted with a delicious maple glaze.

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Take your pork chop recipes 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 pan or bake in the oven. You may also love this Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops.
What's in this post: Maple Glazed Pork Chops
Why This Recipe Works
This simple ingredient pork chops makes for the best meal idea. We love the way these pork chops taste with the sweet and savory flavor.
The grill cooks these pork chops so tender and juicy.
Ingredients

- Bone-In Pork Chops – Choose pork chops that are about 1-inch thick
- Olive Oil – Feel free to use other types of oil such as avocado oil or vegetable oil
- Simple Spices – Season the pork chops with Dried Oregano, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
- Maple Syrup – For the best flavor, use pure maple syrup
- Dijon Mustard – You can also use yellow mustard
- Soy Sauce – Substitute with coconut aminos for a gluten free option
- Chili Powder – If you are out, see The Best Chili Powder Substitute
For the full recipe and ingredients, please scroll to the recipe card.
How to Make Maple Glazed Pork Chops
- Step 1 – Heat Grill – Preheat your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to prepare for seasoning.

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 – Whisk Seasoning – In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings: oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 4 – Top with Seasoning – Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on each side of the pork chops. Then rub it into the pork.

Step 5 – 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 6 – 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 7 – 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 8 – 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.
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.
- Serving – These pork chops are delicious served with these Grilled Pork Chop Side Dishes.
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.

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.
FAQs
Yes, this is a great pork chop recipe to bake. Place in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 8-10 minutes, then flip pork chops and continue cooking for additional 8 minutes. Top the pork chops with glaze and continue baking for about 3 minutes. For additional tips, see Baked Bone-In Pork Chops.
Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that you do not overcook pork chops which will prevent the pork chops from drying out. Allowing the pork chops to rest after grilling locks in the moisture for them most juiciest pork chops.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat the leftovers in a large skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium low heat or in the microwave.
Yes, once the pork chops have cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge when ready to serve.

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Maple Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 Bone-In Pork Chops
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Real Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small saucepan, stir together the glaze ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil (stirring frequently). Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Rub the olive oil on both sides of the pork chops.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings: oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on each side of the pork chops and rub it into the pork.
- 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).
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rub the glaze mixture onto both sides of the pork chops with a basting brush for the last 5 minutes of the cooked time.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes on a plate. Then serve warm and enjoy!