Skillet-Glazed Pork Chops

Cook's Country (February/March 2010)

Prep
  • Skillet med-high.
  • Plate with foil tent for chops.
Prep chops
  • Trim and slash through fat and silver skin, 2 cuts 2 inches apart on each side.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Season.
4 pork chops, boneless center-cut or loin, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
salt
pepper
Mix glaze
Mix in bowl.
1/2 c maple syrup
1/4 c cider vinegar
1 t fresh thyme, minced
2 t Dijon mustard
Cook through
  • Brown chops over med-high heat, ~5 min.
  • Turn chops, add glaze mixture
  • Reduce to med-low and cook to 140°, 5-8 min.
Reduce Glaze
  • Remove chops to plate and tent with foil.
  • Simmer glaze med heat until thick and syrupy. (Small bubbles and spatula should just make a trail.)