Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Redbridge beer is gluten-free.
"Thou shall not kill. Thou shall not commit adultery. Don't eat pork. I'm sorry, what was that last one? Don't eat pork. God has spoken. Is that the word of God or is that pigs trying to outsmart everybody?" -John Stewart, Comedian
The refrigerator light goes on...
This sauce is amazing. It's also really simple - but that is usually the best way to go. It's sweet, spicy, herbaceous, savory and salty all at once. Serve this with a Baked Yam and a side veggie for the perfect and super simple meal.
Maple Mustard Pork Chops
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 1 4-ounce pork chop
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers.
Serve with Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Baked Sweet Potato
AND
Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Maple Sage Carrots or Maple Sage Carrots - Low Sodium Version
| 1 Tbsp | pure maple syrup |
| 3 tsp | Dijon mustard |
| 1/2 tsp | dried thyme |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 2 4 ounce | pork chops |
| spray olive oil | |
| 2 Tbsp | beer or gluten-free beer |
| 2 tsp | unsalted butter |
Place a medium skillet in the oven and preheat to 375°F.
Place the maple syrup, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
When the oven is hot spray the pan with oil and add the pork chops. Top with half of the sauce and return the pan to the oven.
Cook for about 8 minutes and turn the pork chops over. Add the remaining sauce.
Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes until done and remove the pan from the oven. Set the pork chops on a plate to rest.
Put the skillet on the range over low heat. Add the beer and whisk.
Add the butter and whisk until melted. Serve the sauce on top of the pork chops.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 4-ounce pork chop
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 216 | Calories from Fat 75 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 8g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 31% |
| Sodium 445mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 8g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber <1g | 2% |
| Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 25g |
| Vitamin A 2% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 7% |
| Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 448 mg |
| Magnesium 36 mg | |