Maple Mustard Pork Chops
Servings
2Serving size
1 4-ounce pork chopThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers.
Serve with Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Plain Mashed Potatoes – Low Sodium Version or Baked Sweet Potato
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Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Maple Sage Carrots or Maple Sage Carrots – Low Sodium Version
Serve with Baked Sweet Potato or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
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Serve with Low Sodium Maple Sage Carrots or Maple Sage Carrots or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients
| 1 Tbsp. Maple syrup |
| 3 tsp. Dijon mustard |
| 1/2 tsp., leaves Dried thyme |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 8 ounces Boneless pork chops (2 4-ounce chops) |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp. Beer (or gluten-free beer) |
| 2 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
Instructions
Place the maple syrup, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
When the oven is hot spray the pan with oil and add the pork chops. Top with half of the sauce and return the pan to the oven.
Cook for about 8 minutes and turn the pork chops over. Add the remaining sauce.
Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes until done and remove the pan from the oven. Set the pork chops on a plate to rest.
Put the skillet on the range over low heat. Add the beer and whisk.
Add the butter and whisk until melted. Serve the sauce on top of the pork chops.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Baked Sweet Potato
Wash the yam well. Place the yam on a sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven. Set the temperature to 325°F. Bake the potato for about 40 minutes until it is soft. You’ll know because it will give slightly when squeezed. Serve with the butter and goat cheese.…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Low Sodium Maple Sage Carrots
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Add the carrots and steam for about 10 minutes. Place the butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots and cook, tossing frequently. After the carrots begin…
Maple Sage Carrots
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Add the carrots and steam for about 10 minutes. Place the butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots and cook, tossing frequently. After the carrots begin…
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
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This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This sauce is amazing. It’s also really simple – but that is usually the best way to go. It’s sweet, spicy, herbaceous, savory and salty all at once. Serve this with a Baked Yam and a side veggie for the perfect and super simple meal.