Sweet and savory make a
perfect marriage in this pork chop dish featuring maple and blue
cheese. Serve with steamed broccoli, sliced tomatoes vinaigrette
and hot French bread.
Maple
Mustard Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Butter
- 4 boneless pork chops,
3/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened
- In shallow bowl stir together
vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, thyme, and hot pepper sauce. Add
chops, turn several times to coat well.
- Heat heavy skillet over
medium-high heat. Remove chops from marinade, discarding marinade,
and cook, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.*
- In small bowl stir together
blue cheese and butter until smooth. Transfer chops to serving
platter; top each with a dab of blue cheese butter.
Serves 4.
*Chops may also be grilled
directly over a medium-hot fire for a total of about 7-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
180 calories Protein 22 grams Fat 9 grams Sodium 180 milligrams
Cholesterol 75 milligrams Saturated Fat 4 grams Carbohydrates
2 grams Fiber 0 grams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, Be Inspired®.
