Maple Balsamic Pork Chops

FOR THE GLAZE: In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Heat until it reaches a low boil. Cook until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. FOR 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, 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.

Entrees

Ingredients

FOR THE PORK CHOPS:

4 bone-in, center cut pork chops

The Olive Bin's Garlic Olive Oil

Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE GLAZE:

1/4 C maple syrup

3-4 T of The Olive Bin's Traditional or Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar

2 T beef broth

1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, smashed

1 sprig fresh rosemary

1 sprig fresh thyme

Directions

FOR THE GLAZE:

In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Heat until it reaches a low boil. Cook until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

FOR 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, 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.