Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• PORK CHOPS:
• 4 bone-in, center cut pork chops
• olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZE:
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3-4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic smashed
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 14mins

Preparation

Step 1

MAKE THE GLAZE:
In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients.  Heat over MED heat until it reaches a low boil.  Cook until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Set aside.
COOK THE PORK CHOPS:
Place cast iron skillet in oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Pat chops dry with a paper towel, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Remove skillet from oven and place on burner over MED-HIGH heat.  Place chops in the skillet, you should hear them sizzle immediately.  Let cook 2-3 minutes to sear.  Brush pork with glaze.
Flip pork chops over, brush the other side with the glaze, and transfer skillet back to the hot oven.  Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F (about 5-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pork chops).
Transfer pork chops to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve pork chops with a bit of the glaze drizzled over the top if desired.