Description
Maple glazed pork chops bring together sweet and savory flavors that dance perfectly on your dinner plate. Searing juicy chops with a rich maple glaze creates a mouthwatering meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your grill to 375°F, creating a medium-high heat zone for perfect searing.
- Whisk together ½ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Submerge your 4 pork chops completely in the marinade, ensuring every surface gets coated evenly.
- Allow the chops to soak in the marinade for exactly 30 minutes at room temperature, letting the flavors penetrate deeply.
- Transfer the marinated chops directly onto the preheated grill grates, positioning them with tongs for even cooking.
- Grill each side for 5-7 minutes, carefully monitoring the internal temperature to reach 145°F.
- Use a basting brush to apply extra marinade every 2 minutes during grilling, creating a glistening caramelized exterior.
- Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and maintain tenderness.
Notes
- Marinating the pork chops for longer enhances the flavor absorption, so consider letting them sit in the glaze for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute the maple syrup with a sugar-free alternative or use a small amount of monk fruit sweetener.
- Thick-cut pork chops work best for grilling, as they stay juicier and have more surface area to absorb the delicious maple glaze.
- If grilling isn’t possible, these chops can be easily prepared in a hot skillet or oven, maintaining the same fantastic caramelized exterior.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg