This maple-mustard glaze
pairs perfectly with pork on the grill. Add grilled winter squash
or sweet potatoes to the menu and use the same glaze as a finishing
touch. Toss a green salad; add crumbled blue cheese and croutons.
Dinner’s on!
Maple-Mustard
Glazed Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops, about 1
1/4 inches thick
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- In small saucepan sauté
onion in oil under tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in syrup,
vinegar, mustard, soy sauce and pepper; let simmer gently for
10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Grill chops over medium-hot
fire for a total of 12 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
- During last couple of
minutes on the grill, brush liberally with glaze, turning frequently
to glaze evenly.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 400 calories
Protein 40 grams
Fat 13 grams
Sodium 720 milligrams
Cholesterol 105 milligrams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 25 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
