Ingredients
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup maple syrup, divided 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup pecan halves
Preparation
Mix mustard, pepper and 2 teaspoons syrup. Lightly drizzle over both sides of pork chops.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Add apple juice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chops; let stand 5 minutes, keeping them warm.
Add pecans and remaining syrup to skillet; cook and stir until blended, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pork chops.
