Dijon Orange Maple Syrup Pork Chops

As I constantly look for and try different recipes, I have learned that pork is a versatile meat that works with so many flavours. Today I am using a true-and-tried of mustard and maple syrup. I used this recipe I found on Soy and Pepper as the basis for my attempt. With the extra maple syrup I added, I needed to cook a little slower. Unfortunately I did not make that adjustment at the time and it was slightly burnt.



Dijon Orange Maple Syrup Pork Chops
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Ingredients
4 boneless pork loin chops, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons old fashion dijon mustard
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil

Directions:
1) Marinade the pork chops with salt and pepper, orange juice, honey, mustard and rosemary and leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
2) Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan, and cook the pork chops over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
3) Pour about half of the marinade over the pork and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Remove the chops and keep warm.
4) Pour the remaining marinade into the pan and cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes until reduced to thick gravy consistency. Spoon over the pork chops and serve.