Maple-Glazed Pork Chops

Serves: to serve 6

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 30 mins

Ingredients

4 teaspoons - ancho chilli powder

1 teaspoon - sea salt

6 - bone-in pork chops, about ¾-inch (2 cm) thick

2 tablespoons - olive oil

1 tablespoon - balsamic vinegar

4 tablespoons - maple syrup

3½ fl oz - chicken stock

Directions

1. Combine the chilli powder and salt in a small bowl, and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork chops. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook for a further 4 to 6 minutes, turning. Set aside but keep warm.
2. Using the same skillet on medium-high heat, add the balsamic vinegar. Cook until reduced by half then stir in the maple syrup and chicken stock. Continue cooking over a medium heat until thick and syrupy, (about 5-6 minutes).
3. Add the pork chops back to the pan and allow to simmer very gently for 1 minute turning so that they are coated on both sides. Transfer the chops to a serving platter and serve the remaining maple syrup in a separate bowl or dish.