Yield: 2 servings

Cast Iron Skillet Herbed Maple Syrup & Mustard Pork Chops

Cast Iron Skillet Herbed Maple Syrup & Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. herbs de provence
  • 1⁄4 tsp. regular table salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 thick-cut (1/2" thick) slices pork tenderloin, (*the pkg. said it was 1 lb.)
  • 2 Tbl. butter
  • 2 Tbl. maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. spicy brown mustad

Instructions

  • In small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients mixing well.
  • Season pork slices with mixture evenly on all sides.
  • In large cast iron skillet, (or frying pan), melt butter over medium heat. Add seasoned pork chops to skillet, cook 4-5 minutes or until browned, turn and cook other side for another 4 minutes (*lower heat if needed) until about done and no longer pink. When browned, move chops to the side of the pan on their edges standing up on fatty side to sear fat, add syrup and mustard to center of pan and stir to mix. Place chops into mustard-syrup mixture and turn several times to coat well. Then turn heat off, and spoon glaze and bottom of pan bits continuously over pork well for another 30 seconds. Remove chops from pan. Spoon/pour glaze from pan over chops.
  • Let rest a few minutes before serving. (Spoon any glaze left from dish you placed it on over chops when serving.)

    • Notes

    *If your chops are thinner, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
    **Times are based on my cast iron skillet and how my stovetop heats. Always check pork to make sure it is done inside. Pork is done when just barely pink in very center and juices run clear.