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Flavorful Bourbon Maple Glazed Pork Chops

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A quick and easy recipe featuring juicy bone-in pork chops glazed with a sweet and smoky bourbon maple sauce, served with garlicky green beans. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick (center-cut preferred)
  • 1/3 cup bourbon (e.g., Jim Beam)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (grade A)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter (for searing)
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. Once shimmering, add pork chops and sear without moving for 3-4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the bourbon maple glaze over the pork chops in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, spooning the glaze over the chops every minute or so for 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chops. Ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  5. Transfer the chops to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  6. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
  8. Serve pork chops with a generous spoonful of bourbon maple glaze and a side of garlic green beans. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much before pork is done, add a tablespoon of water or bourbon to loosen. Rest pork chops after cooking to keep them juicy. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F (63°C). For gluten-free, dust pork chops with almond flour before searing. Substitute bourbon with whiskey or dark rum if desired. Frozen green beans can be used with adjusted cooking time.

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