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Maple Dijon Pork Chops garnished with chopped parsley on a platter.

Baked Pork Chops With Maple Dijon Sauce {Paleo}

These tender chops are done in 30 minutes and smothered in a tangy, garlicy, slightly sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting & Sauce Cooking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Paleo, Whole30
Servings 4
Calories 502 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large oven safe skillet 12"
  • 1 pair cooking tongs or fork
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray*
  • 4 thick cut bone in pork chops about 3-4lbs total weight
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard Paleo compliant brand
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1½ tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Spray a large 12" skillet until the bottom is fully coated in cooking spray. Heat over MED until very warm.
  • Sprinkle salt evenly over both sides of each pork chop using ¼ teaspoon of salt per chop. Add pork chops in a single layer in skillet, pressing down lightly to ensure full contact with heat. The pan will be a little crowded but that's ok. Sear 3 minutes on the first side to brown. Flip and sear 2 minutes.
    Browned pork chops in a skillet.
  • Place uncovered skillet in oven and bake 11-14 minutes until cooked to your preference 150° Medium 155° Medium-Well 160° Well done. Remove pork chops to a plate, cover with tin foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • While pork chops are resting, make the sauce. Keep in mind the entire skillet is hot, so use oven mitts/pot holders before you touch. Place skillet containing released pork juices on burner over MED heat. Do not discard the natural juices as they are the base of the sauce.
  • Add Dijon mustard, maple syrup, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, and garlic powder to pan. Use a whisk to fully combine. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to MED-LOW. Cook 3-5 minutes stirring often until sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
    Maple Dijon sauce in a skillet.
  • Place pork chops back in pan and use a spoon to fully coat them in sauce. Serve warm with extra drizzles of sauce on top if desired.

Notes

*I use this avocado cooking spray. 

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 54gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 896mgPotassium: 954mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bone in pork chops, easy, quick meal, sauce, simple
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