Smoked Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Sauce

• 2 tsp butter
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp maple syrup, divided
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp flavored mustard, divided
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke (optional)
• 4 Nueske smoked pork chops, at least 3/4 -inch thick

1. Melt butter in small skillet over medium-low heat

2. Add onions and saute until translucent

3. Stir in 1/3 cup maple syrup, vinegar, 1 tablespoon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke, if using

4. Whisk until smooth

5. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often

6. Keep warm

7. Meanwhile, line broiler pan with aluminum foil; heat broiler

8. Trim excess fat from pork chops

9. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon mustard; brush half the mixture on one side of chops

10. Broil meat, plain side down, 4 to 5 minutes

11. Turn chops, brush with remaining mixture, and broil until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes

12. Serve with the warm sauce