Smoked Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Sauce

A tasty new way to combine the delicious flavor of pork with maple sweetness and mustard spice

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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