New Hampshire Maple Apple Pork Chops

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 Pork chops, bone-in, about 1-inch thick
• to taste Salt, none
• to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tbsp Olive oil, none
• 1/3 cup Maple syrup, none
• 1/2 cup Apple cider, none
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce, none
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, none
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh thyme, chopped

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. 2.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chops until golden, about 4 minutes each side.
3. 3.Remove chops and set aside. In the same skillet, add maple syrup, apple cider, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.
4. 4.Return chops to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, or until pork is cooked through.
5. 5.Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a deeper flavor, marinate the pork chops in the maple and apple mixture for at least an hour before cooking.
• chevron_rightEnsure the pork chops are not overcrowded in the skillet to get a nice sear on each piece.