MAPLE-PECAN PORK CHOPS

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For a standout holiday dinner, start with this change-of-pace entree. Begin by simmering the chops in apple juice, then drizzle with sweet maple syrup and top with crunchy pecans. -Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup maple syrup, divided
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Mix mustard, pepper and 2 teaspoons syrup. Lightly drizzle over both sides of pork chops., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side. Add apple juice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chops; let stand 5 minutes, keeping them warm., Add pecans and remaining syrup to skillet; cook and stir until blended, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pork chops. Freeze option: Cool pork chops. Prepare maple sauce, but do not add pecans. Freeze pecans and pork chops with sauce in separate freezer containers. To use, thaw pecans; partially thaw pork chop mixture in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°. Remove chops to a platter. Add pecans to sauce; serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 41g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Aaliyah Bhyat
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Pork chops were a bit tough, but the glaze was delicious. Will try again with a different cut of pork.


hazrat Achakzai
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Amazing! The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was incredible. Definitely a 5-star recipe.


Jeffrey Ephraim
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Followed the recipe and the pork chops turned out perfectly. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but still very good.


Shery Subhaan
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Love this recipe! The pork chops are always tender and moist and the glaze is to die for.


Eleanor Ramos
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Pork chops were a bit dry, but the glaze helped. Overall, a good recipe.


Chad Lisle
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This recipe is a winner! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Joel Hernandez
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Pork chops were a bit overcooked, but the glaze was amazing.


Brimer oginga
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Easy to make and oh-so-delicious! The pork chops were moist and tender and the glaze was finger-licking good.


Miro Karjalainen
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Followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great. The glaze was a bit too thick for my liking, but still very tasty.


Mairaj Bts
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Pork chops were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. Will definitely make again.


Mariam Ramy
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This is now my go-to pork chop recipe. The combination of maple and pecans is divine.


Rayyankhan123 Rayyankhan123
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Pork chops were a bit dry, but the glaze was tasty.


Subhan Ikram
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Delicious! Pork chops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. The whole family loved it.


Shahzaib Khan sahab
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Easy to follow recipe. The pork chops came out tender and moist. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good dish.


Patience Asiedu
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Pork chops were juicy and flavorful. The maple pecan glaze was the perfect complement. Will definitely make again!


Our dream
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Maple pecan pork chops were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the glaze was irresistible. Definitely a keeper recipe.