Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops
Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops balance a gentle sweetness from dark maple syrup with a tangy kick of spicy brown mustard and warm spices. Light breading adds a delicate crunch while keeping the pork juicy and tender. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want a touch of sweetness with subtle heat.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk together brown sugar, sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, dry mustard, and fennel seeds in a small bowl.
- 2
Pat the pork loin chops dry with a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, score both sides 1/8 inch deep in crosshatch lines spaced 1/2 inch apart; rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork chops and into the scored lines. Cover the chops and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- 3
Whisk maple syrup, brown mustard, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of paprika, a pinch of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- 4
Coat the pork chops on all sides with the seasoned bread crumbs.
- 5
Heat olive oil and canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the garlic into the pan and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute; remove the garlic from the pan and discard.
- 6
Place the pork chops into the skillet in batches to avoid crowding; cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Return all the pork chops to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Drizzle half of the maple syrup mixture over the pork chops. Turn the chops and cook until glazed, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle the remaining maple syrup mixture over the pork chops; turn and cook until glazed, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low; cover the pork chops and cook until slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 445.05 kcal High 22%
- Protein 37.43 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 27.09 g 10%
- Total Fat 19.46 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.54 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.13 mg High 38%
- Sodium 331.27 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.55 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 15.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 46.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 68.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Maple Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, and Canola Oil. Each serving provides about 445.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 445.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops healthy?
- Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 445.05 calories and 37.43 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 331.27 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.54 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Garlic, 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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