Maple-Glazed Pork Chops

• 4 teaspoons ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 (10-ounce) center cut bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup butter maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Pecans, toasted and chopped, optional garnish

1. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder and salt and sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until desired doneness, about for 4 to 6 minutes.
5. In a small skillet, over medium-high heat, add the balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced by half.
6. Stir in the maple syrup and chicken stock.
7. Cook over medium heat until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.
8. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the maple syrup.
9. Garnish with toasted pecans, if desired.

ancho chili powder, kosher salt, center, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, butter maple syrup, chicken stock, pecans

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/maple-glazed-pork-chops-recipe.html (may not work)