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Maple-Pecan Pork Chops

2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup maple syrup, divided
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup pecan halves

In a small bowl, combine the mustard, pepper and 2 teaspoons syrup.
Lightly drizzle over both sides of pork chops. In a large
nonstick skillet, brown pork in butter over medium heat for 2-3
minutes on each side. Add apple juice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer
for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove chops and keep

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Maple-Pecan Pork Chops cont.

warm. Add pecans and remaining syrup to the skillet; cook and stir
for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Serve with pork chops.

Yield: 4 servings.