Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
Marinate: 8 Hr. 20 Min.

+ 6 boneless top loin pork chops, 1-1/4 in.-thick ("America's Cut")
+ 4 Tbsp. olive oil
+ 1/4 c. Chinese five spice powder
+ 2 Tbsp. sea salt
+ 1 Tbsp. black pepper, freshly ground

Glaze:
+ 1/2 stick unsalted butter
+ 1 c. maple syrup, preferably Grade B
+ 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar

Pork Chops:
1. Brush pork chops with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the five-spice powder evenly over pork chops. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hr. or overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 20 min. before searing.

Glaze:
1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add maple syrup and vinegar and bring to boil. Cook, stirring often, until slightly reduced, about 2 min. Set aside.

Cooking:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Add a little cooking oil to pan and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, sear the pork chops until brown, about 3-5 min. each side.
2. Place the pan in the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of a chop reads 145°F, about 10-12 min.
3. During the last 3 min., reheat the maple sauce and brush both sides of the chops until well glazed. Remove pan from oven and let stand for 3 min.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeinspired.com

Calories: 460;   Total Fat: 27g;   Saturated Fat: 9g;   Cholesterol: 75mg;   Total Carbs: 41g;   Fiber: 0g;   Protein: 16g;   Sodium: 1460mg;