Maple Black Pepper Pork Chops

Name: Maple Black Pepper Pork Chops
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, crushed; 2 bone-in, thick cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick); 3 Tbsps cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 59 milliliters maple syrup (Grade B or Dark Amber); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium shallot, minced

Maple Black Pepper Pork Chops might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 479 calories, 36g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up peppercorns, maple syrup, thyme leaves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the maple syrup you could follow this main course with the Vanilla-Almond Chia Breakfast Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, season the pork chops well with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt.

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Pour the oil into large ovenproof skillet set over medium-high heat.

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Add the chops. Cook the chops for four or five minutes on each side, until they are well browned.

Flip the chops, and then carefully transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook them until their temperature reaches 145°F, about 2 to 4 minutes. Check with a instant read thermometer. Set the chops aside and cover with foil.

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Place the skillet back on a burner and turn the heat to medium-high.

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Add the shallot, thyme, and the rest of the salt. Cook until the shallot is beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.

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Pour in the vinegar, and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to dislodge any browned bits. Reduce heat to a simmer, and let reduce for 2 minutes. Then add the maple syrup and the crushed black pepper. Return to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.

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Black Pepper

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Serve the sauce over the chops.

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Servings:

1teaspoons

whole black peppercorns, crushed 2

bone-in, thick cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick)3Tbsps

cider vinegar 1Tbsp

fresh thyme leaves 1teaspoon

kosher salt 59milliliters

maple syrup (Grade B or Dark Amber)1Tbsp

olive oil 1medium

shallot, minced

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are great choices for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. You could try A to Z Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 15 dollars per bottle.