Tender Maple-Glazed Pork Chops

Name: Tender Maple-Glazed Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each); 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup brewed coffee; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Tender pork chops are cooked in a maple glaze that makes every bite absolutely succulent. The hearty entree delivers big flavor without a lot of fuss. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Sprinkle pork chops with thyme, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Remove and keep warm.
Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Return pork chops to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop: 316 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein.

Originally published as Maple Coffee Pork Chops in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2010

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Liz

Oct 24, 2018

I've made this many times in my household, it is a staple! The only thing I change is, I use sweet tea instead of coffee, since I feel coffee gives it a VERY strong flavor. If you're not a fan of coffee flavor, try the sweet tea method. Richer and a sweeter flavor. And I double the glaze so we can also use it on mashed potatoes, or veggies. Delicious!
mrsjulieruch

Feb 8, 2017

There are four very strong flavors coming together here and the combination just didn't work for me. The leftovers, with time for the flavors to marry, tasted much better.
ems0160

Apr 27, 2015

I didnt have dijon mustard so i used regular mustard. And I didnt have regular coffee. I used Kona Coffee chocolate macadamian flavored. it turned out really good.
LindaEC

Oct 30, 2014

Quick, easy and delicious. The pork chops were flavorful and juicy, done perfectly without drying out.
grammamikki

Oct 23, 2013

This was wonderfully aromatic while cooking and wow'd everyone at the table. I threw a coiuple sliced cooking apples in the sauce and served them on the side. Husband wanted to know when we get to have them again!
2boyz4me

Apr 22, 2013

My family loves this recipe, including 2 small children. We double the sauce so we an serve it with mashed potatoes.
LeolaC

Mar 14, 2013

I adapted the recipe for the slow cooker even though someone else said it didn't work. I thickened the sauce with a little flour mixed in cold water and slowly mixed it into the sauce till thick. Pour over pork in slow cooker. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly how long I cooked it. Pretty sure I cooked it on low for about three hours. It was fork tender and delicious! My husband loved it too!
Paula1958

Mar 5, 2013

This recipe was fast and easy. I followed the recipe exactly and it was so savory and delicious. The chops were tender and the combination of flavors was superb. Definitley a keeper!
teyana23

Feb 21, 2013

I made the recipe as it was written. It needs absolutely NO changes, as it's perfect. Even my picky 2 and 3 year olds ate them, and they hate meat! It will definitely be on my menu regularly.
KALS

Feb 9, 2013

I added the pork chops back to the liquid before it was reduced and turned up the heat. Excellent!