Maple Dijon Baked Pork Chops
Thick-cut pork chops glazed with maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard, then baked until golden and juicy. Ready in under 20 minutes with just three ingredients.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 2 chops pork chops (1.5 inches thick)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F and place a cast iron skillet inside for 3 minutes.
- 2
Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Whisk maple syrup and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth.
- 4
Carefully lay chops in the hot skillet and immediately brush both sides with the glaze.
- 5
Bake uncovered for 12–14 minutes until the center reaches 145°F and glaze is caramelized.
- 6
Rest for 2 minutes, then serve.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- small bowl
- instant-read thermometer
- whisk
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