Easy 6-Ingredient Maple Dijon Pork Chops

By Jamie Vespa

My staple recipe for the most delicious pork chops that require only 6 ingredients. These pork chops are incredibly tender with a caramelized crust and the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 - 1.5 lbs bone-in pork loin chops
• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
• Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients (olive oil, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic and thyme) in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add pork chops and rub marinade evenly over flesh.

2. 2

   Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-HIGH heat. If using a cast-iron, add a tiny dab of butter or coconut oil. Once hot, add pork chops and cook for ~5-6 minutes, until flesh has caramelized. Flip on opposite side and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Place skillet in oven and bake for ~5 minutes. Remove from oven, slice into pork to assure flesh is no longer pink. Transfer to plate and top with juices from pan. Add additional thyme, if desired, and serve!