Description
Looking for an easy, sweet-and-savory dinner recipe? These Pork Chops with Maple Glaze are quick to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
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For the pork chops:
- 6 Pork chops
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the maple glaze:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (about 50 ml)
- 2 Tbsp beef broth (25 ml)
- 1 tsp dried mustard powder
- 1 heaping tsp crushed garlic (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into a pan and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Stir constantly for at least 3 minutes until it slightly thickens. Set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- While it warms up, season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Once the pan is hot enough to sizzle on contact, add the chops and sear them until they’re golden and halfway cooked.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the chops and cover the pan with a lid.
- Let them cook through, basting occasionally with the thickening sauce.
- The glaze will start to caramelize, coating the meat in a glossy, sticky layer of flavor.
- Flip the chops and spoon more sauce over them.
- Continue cooking until they’re fully done and the glaze is beautifully caramelized.
- Plate the chops and drizzle every last bit of that incredibly awesome sauce over the top. Scrape the pan for any extra caramelized bits; they’re the best.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
