Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 2 cups brussels sprouts frozen thawed
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 2 teaspoons ginger fresh minced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup maple syrup 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 20 ounces pork loin chops 
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Season both sides of pork with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add pork to hot pan and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, mustard, 3 garlic cloves, and ginger.
4. Add sauce to pan and bring to a simmer.
5. Add chops to simmering liquid, cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer 5 more minutes, until sauce reduces and pork is cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
7. Add the Brussels sprouts and the remaining minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Saute until heated through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
9. Serve immediately.