Chapter 11: Glazed Pork Chops and Smashed Potatoes
Glazed Pork Chops
4 pork bone-in chops
2 T brown sugar
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 t thyme
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 t ground black pepper
2 T olive oil, divided
1 cup apple cider vinegar (I like Bragg’s)
4 T maple syrup
1 T stone-ground mustard
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a small pan, whisk together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until thick—about 10 minutes.
In a bowl combine sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and mix with a fork until it’s a paste.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, and pat on the spice rub so the chops are covered on both sides.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive o
