Grilled Maple Dijon Pork Chops

Grilled Maple Dijon Pork Chops

Ingredients:

4-6 medium sized chops

1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 chopped garlic cloves

1 chopped shallot

1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, and thyme


Directions:

drizzle of light oil like grape seed or similar (this just helps them to not stick on the grill)

Toss the pork chops in the marinade to coat and put them in the fridge for about 45 minutes-hour.

Grill to perfection then serve.

Apricot & Balsamic Chicken

Apricot & Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1 pound chicken breasts, skinless & boneless

1/3 cup apricot jam

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground



Directions:

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.

Sprinkle thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt over chicken. Add chicken to pan; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, preserves, vinegar, and pepper to pan, stirring constantly until preserves melt. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.