Honey Maple Glazed Pork Chops

These honey maple glazed pork chops taste like an easy dinner treat with juicy boneless pork chops, honey, maple syrup, olive oil, and fresh ginger. The sticky glaze makes the pork sweet and savory while keeping this family dinner simple and full of flavor. You'll get the best how to make pork chops recipe ideas for busy nights. Pin this so dinner is ready before your evening gets loud.

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Why this is the best Honey Maple Glazed Pork Chops recipe

It's a simple recipe. These honey maple glazed pork chops use basic ingredients like pork chops, honey, maple syrup, garlic, butter, and a few seasonings, so you may already have most of what you need in your kitchen. If not, everything should be easy to find at your local grocery store.

It's quick and easy. The pork chops cook in a skillet, and the sweet, sticky glaze comes together in the same pan. That means less cleanup and a dinner that feels special without taking all evening.

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It tastes amazing. The honey and maple syrup make the glaze sweet and rich, while the garlic, mustard, and seasonings keep it from tasting too sugary. The sauce coats the pork chops beautifully and gives every bite that sweet and savory flavor everyone loves.

It's great for busy weeknights, Sunday dinner, or an easy family meal. These honey maple glazed pork chops feel a little fancy, but they are simple enough to make when you need dinner on the table fast.

What you'll need to make the best Honey Maple Glazed Pork Chops

Equipment

• Microplane grater
• Basting brush
• Instant read thermometer

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See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - This helps the pork chops brown nicely in the skillet and keeps them from sticking. You can use avocado oil or another neutral cooking oil if you prefer.
• Boneless pork chops 4 one-inch thick pork chops - You will need 4 one-inch thick boneless pork chops. Try to choose chops that are close to the same size and thickness so they cook evenly.
• Honey or hot honey - This makes the glaze sweet, sticky, and shiny. You can use regular honey or hot honey if you want a little heat.
• Maple syrup - Use real maple syrup for the best flavor. It adds a deeper sweetness that works really well with the honey and pork.
• Fresh ginger grated - Grated fresh ginger gives the glaze a warm, slightly spicy flavor that keeps the sauce from tasting too sweet.

How to make easy Honey Maple Glazed Pork Chops

1. Mix honey, maple syrup, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
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Grill instructions

1. Insert probe of meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thickest pork chop, but not touching the bone at all. Lightly season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Place pork chops on the grate of a gas grill preheated to 350ºF. Paint the top side of the pork chops with sauce.
3. After 3 minutes, flip the pork chops and paint the top with sauce.
4. Continue cooking, flipping, and painting the top side every 2-3 minutes, until all sauce is used up and the thermometer reaches 140ºF (60ºC). Remove from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes, so that the temperature can continue to rise. Pork is safe to eat at 145°F (63 °C).

Stovetop instructions

1. Insert probe of meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thickest pork chop, but not touching the bone at all. Lightly season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops to the oil and do not move for 3-4 minutes.
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   Turn the pork chops over and cook for 1-2 minutes, undisturbed.
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4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook until the thermometer reaches 140ºF (60ºC). Remove from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes, so that the temperature can continue to rise. Pork is safe to eat at 145°F (63 °C).
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5. Spoon any remaining sauce over the tops of the pork chops when you serve them.

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Substitutions & variations

You can make these honey maple glazed pork chops with boneless or bone-in pork chops. Bone-in chops may take a little longer to cook, while boneless chops usually cook faster. Thicker pork chops will stay juicier, but they may need a few extra minutes in the skillet.

If you do not have Dijon mustard, you can use yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard instead. The flavor will be a little different, but it will still help balance the sweetness of the honey and maple syrup.

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You can use all honey or all maple syrup if you only have one of them. The glaze will still be sweet and delicious, but using both gives the sauce a deeper flavor.

For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a small amount of cayenne pepper to the glaze. For a more savory version, add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.

These pork chops are easy to serve with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, green beans, or a simple side salad. Spoon the extra glaze over the pork and sides right before serving.

Storing leftover honey maple glazed pork chops

When they are fully cooled, transfer the pork chops and all remaining sauce to an airtight container and store in the fridge up to 5 days.

To reheat leftover pork chops, slice them into thin slices and reheat in the honey maple sauce in the microwave or on the stove. If there isn't enough sauce, make a fresh batch and smother the pork chops in it. Slicing the pork chops and reheating them in sauce makes them reheat more quickly and reduces the chance that you will overcook and dry them out. No one wants leathery leftovers.

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Leftover honey maple glazed pork chops can be frozen for longer storage. Slice the cooled chops and store them in a zippered freezer bag or airtight freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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