Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops Recipe

Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops Recipe

These Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops have become a favorite particularly when we have friends over for dinner.  Since these pork chops are dairy free, gluten free, and egg free, they usually meet everyone’s dietary requirements and preferences.

Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops Recipe

As the cost of meat has increased over the years, I’ve discovered pork tends to be a good choice instead of beef.  Many times pork chops are also less expensive than chicken, turkey or ham.

When friends are over, I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove. Since the meat is marinated before cooking, they are quick and easy to prepare.  I find I am able to spend less time prepping and cooking a meal in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of family and friends.

Here is how to make these juicy Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops Recipe

First things first, be sure to assemble all your ingredients before you start cooking.  Trust me, it will make cooking these pork chops a breeze!

You Will Need:

  • 4 Pork Chops, bone-in center cut
  • 1 clove minced Garlic
  • 1 sprig fresh Rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried Rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh Thyme or 1/2 tsp dried Thyme (if using fresh thyme, reserve a few springs to garnish the meat
  • 2 TBS Beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 TBS Olive oil

Instructions for making Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops:

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  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  2. Place the pork chops in a plastic bag and pour the marinade over them.
  3. Seal the bag and refrigerate for two hours or more.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  5. Place the entire contents of the bag on a shallow sided baking sheet
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pork has an internal temperature of 145 degrees
  7. Serve on a platter garnished with a few springs of thyme

Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops Recipe

I hope you and your guests enjoy this enjoy this simple main dish as much as we do!

Try serving this with one or more of these sides:

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Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops

A simple yet elegant main dish. These Maple Balsamic Baked Pork Chops are gluten free, dairy free and egg free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Pork Chops bone-in center cut
  • 1 clove minced Garlic
  • 1 sprig fresh Rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried Rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh Thyme or 1/2 tsp dried Thyme (if using fresh thyme reserve a few springs to garnish the meat
  • 2 TBS Beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 TBS Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the marinade by whisking together the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Place the pork chops in a plastic bag and pour the marinade over them.
  • Seal the bag and refrigerate for two hours or more.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Place the entire contents of the bag on a shallow sided baking sheet
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the pork has an internal temperature of 145 degrees
  • Serve on a platter garnished with a few springs of thyme