Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops
Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops balance a gentle sweetness with a warm kick from chili powder and red pepper, all baked atop tender onions. The glaze caramelizes around the edges, keeping the chops juicy while adding garlicky depth. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil.
- 2
Evenly scatter the onion in the prepared baking dish; place the pork chops on top of the onion.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, mustard, garlic, red pepper, chili powder, and salt; pour the mixture evenly over the pork chops. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 525.5 kcal High 26%
- Protein 31.79 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 68.11 g 25%
- Total Fat 10.18 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.82 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.81 mg High 21%
- Sodium 2199.72 mg High 96%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 19.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 75.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 16.38 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Maple Mustard Baked Pork Chops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Maple Syrup, Minced Garlic, and Onion. Each serving provides about 525.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Maple Syrup, Minced Garlic, Onion, Pork Chop. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops healthy?
- Maple-Mustard Baked Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 525.5 calories and 31.79 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2199.72 mg (96% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.82 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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