Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops

Name: Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 6 whole Boneless Loin Pork Chop; 1.5 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Canola Oil; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 0.25 tsp Dry Mustard; 0.25 tsp Fennel Seed; 1 whole Garlic; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.25 cup Maple Syrup; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 1.5 tsp Sea Salt; 0.5 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs; 2 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Canadian 🇨🇦 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Carnivore 🥩

Maple-Mustard Canadian Pork Loin Chops balance a gentle sweetness from dark maple syrup with a tangy kick of spicy brown mustard and warm spices. Light breading adds a delicate crunch while keeping the pork juicy and tender. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want a touch of sweetness with subtle heat.

Prep30 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Whisk together brown sugar, sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, dry mustard, and fennel seeds in a small bowl.
2

Pat the pork loin chops dry with a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, score both sides 1/8 inch deep in crosshatch lines spaced 1/2 inch apart; rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork chops and into the scored lines. Cover the chops and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
3

Whisk maple syrup, brown mustard, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of paprika, a pinch of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
4

Coat the pork chops on all sides with the seasoned bread crumbs.
5

Heat olive oil and canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the garlic into the pan and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute; remove the garlic from the pan and discard.
6

Place the pork chops into the skillet in batches to avoid crowding; cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Return all the pork chops to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Drizzle half of the maple syrup mixture over the pork chops. Turn the chops and cook until glazed, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle the remaining maple syrup mixture over the pork chops; turn and cook until glazed, 1 to 2 minutes.
7

Reduce the heat to low; cover the pork chops and cook until slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).