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    Home » Mains

    Maple Soy Glazed Pork Chops

    Originally Published: Feb 27, 2019 · Last Updated: Sep 21, 2020 by Ann · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron skillet
    Maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron skillet
    Maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron skillet

    These juicy, tender maple soy glazed pork chops pack incredible flavor and are ready in just 20 minutes. Served with rice, a green vegetable like broccoli, or salad, it's a perfect weeknight skillet meal.

    It's been a rough couple of weeks in our household! Everyone's been traveling (I flew down with the toddler to visit family in South Carolina, while Phil was on a business trip in NYC).

    During our travels, and since we've been back, all three of us have been on antibiotics battling various seasonal infections and illnesses.

    *This post probably contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details.

    Maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron skillet

    As a result, cooking hasn't really been happening much around here. But I've been dying to share this recipe for a while, and finally have a minute to do it. Woohoo!

    I'm not really one to have a "rotation" going with my meals. I'm too easily bored, and so is my family (obviously this is my fault). But if I did, this would be on it.

    This is one of those weeknight meals that has made the shortlist of repeat dinners I can rely on because 1) I usually have some pork chops in the freezer and the rest of the ingredients are pantry staples, and 2) it's super cheap, super fast, and super tasty.

    So, here's what you do!

    How to Make Maple Soy Glazed Pork Chops

    Prepare your chops: I like to use boneless pork loin chops for this - about ¾ inch thick. Start by drying them off with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Then, using a sharp knife, cut vertical slits through the fat on the sides at about 1 inch intervals. This will keep the chops from curling up as they cook, and help them brown evenly.

    Boneless pork chops on a cutting board, seasoned with salt and pepper and with vertical slits cut through the fat

    Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, dijon, cider vinegar, soy sauce and thyme (I like fresh when I have it on hand, but dried is great too).

    Ingredients for a soy maple glaze for pork chops being whisked together in a small bowl

    Cook the chops and glaze: Melt some butter and olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Brown the chops on one side, turn, cook for a minute and add the glaze to the pan. Continue cooking the chops until done, but still pink. Remove the chops to a plate and cover with foil.

    Pork chops searing in a cast iron skillet, and cooking in a maple soy glaze

    Keep cooking the glaze until slightly thickened and "glaze-like", about 3-4 minutes longer. Add the juices from the resting chops while the glaze reduces.

    Maple soy glaze for pork chops reducing in a cast iron skillet

    Return the chops to the pan and spoon the glaze over them.

    Overhead view of maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron skillet

    Serve with rice, a green vegetable or a salad.

    Boneless maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron pan

    Enjoy xx

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    Boneless maple soy glazed pork chops in a cast iron pan

    Maple Soy Glazed Pork Chops

    These juicy, tender maple soy glazed pork chops pack incredible flavor and are ready in just 20 minutes. Served with rice or salad, it's a perfect weeknight skillet meal.
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 385kcal
    Author: Ann Otis

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless pork loin chops about ¾" to 1 inch thick
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
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    Instructions

    • Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut vertical slits in three equal intervals through the fat of each pork chop (see photo in the post). This will help keep the chops from curling as they cook. Sprinkle both sides of each chop with salt and pepper.
    • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the maple syrup, dijon mustard, cider vinegar, soy sauce and thyme, and set aside.
    • Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter is melted and sizzling, add the chops and cook on the first side until well browned, 4-5 minutes.
    • Turn chops and sear for about 1 minute. Add maple syrup mixture to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook chops for an additional 5 minutes or so, until cooked through but still pink. Remove the chops to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
    • Continue to cook the glaze until slightly reduced and thickened to a syrupy consistency, adding the juices from the resting chops, about 3 or 4 minutes.
    • Pour the glaze over the chops and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 624mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      March 01, 2019 at 11:06 pm

      How delicious do these look!? That glaze is beautiful! Can't wait to try this soon!

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      • Ann

        March 04, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Thank you so much!! Would love to hear about it if you do 🙂

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