PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE

PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE

Ingredients for 6 Servings

6 ea Bone-in pork chops, 1 1/4-inches thick
1/4 cup Maple syrup
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 ea Shallots, thinly sliced
4 ea Bay leaves, finely chopped
2 tbsp Juniper berries, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp Chopped fresh sage OR
1 tsp Dried sage
2 tsp Minced garlic
1 tsp Cracked black pepper
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Procedure:

1. For marinade, in a small bowl combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons olive oil,
   2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, shallots, bay leaves, juniper berries, sage, garlic and pepper.
2. Rub the marinade over all surfaces of the pork chops.
3. Place chops in shallow baking dish.
4. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
5. Drain chops, discarding marinade.
6. Sprinkle chops with salt. In a small bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon
   olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; set aside.
7. Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill chops
   for 12 to 16 minutes, turning once, until chops are barely done.
8. ush chops with syrup mixture.
9. Lower grill hood and grill for 1 minute more.
10. Nutrient Information per Serving:,Calories: 240,Sodium: 68 mg,Protein: 26 gm,Cholesterol: 76 mg,Fat: 10 gm
11. Courtesy of National Pork Producers Council

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