This one is a real keeper! One bite and you won’t believe all
that incredibly flavor is courtesy of just a few basic
ingredients. Plus, this tasty dish takes under 20 minutes to get
on the table, so it’s a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 T. extra virgin olive oil
4 4-oz. boneless pork chops
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ c. balsamic vinegar
2½ T. real maple syrup

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-duty skillet over
medium-high heat.

2. Season pork chops on each side with salt and pepper, to
taste, and add to the pre-heated skillet. Brown pork chops on
each side, approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops
from pan and set aside on a rimmed dish.

3. Add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup to hot skillet and bring
to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook
mixture until it is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume.
When ready, the glaze will become thick and syrupy. (Do not
overcook or the mixture will become hard and sticky).

4. Return the pork chops to the skillet along with the juices
that collected on the plate. Stir liquid to blend juices into the
syrup and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

5. Transfer chops to a serving platter or individual serving
plate and drizzle with pan sauce. Serve immediately with Roasted
Brussels Sprouts or your choice of sides.