Canadian Pork Loin Chops

Name: Canadian Pork Loin Chops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 290 min
Yield: ['6', '6 servings']
Cuisine: canadian
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar; 1.5 teaspoons sea salt; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.25 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds; 6 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B); 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard; 1 pinch garlic powder; 1 pinch paprika; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 clove clove garlic, crushed

4.70 (271)

⏱ 290 mins 🍽 ['6', '6 servings'] 🌶 canadian 🏷 Main course

These Canadian pork loin chops are coated in a spiced rub and left to marinate before being breaded and pan-fried. A sweet and spicy glaze made from maple syrup and mustard is added during cooking, creating a deliciously sticky coating. The result is a flavourful and juicy pork dish that is ideal for a satisfying dinner. The recipe requires a few hours of marinating time to allow the flavours to fully penetrate the meat.

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
1.5 teaspoons sea salt
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon dry mustard
0.25 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
6 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick
0.25 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 clove clove garlic, crushed

Method

Combine the 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, whisking them together.
Use a paper towel to pat the pork loin chops dry. Score both sides of the meat with a sharp knife, making 1/8-inch deep cross-hatch lines spaced 1/2-inch apart. Rub the spice mixture over all surfaces of the chops, working it into the cuts. Cover and refrigerate the pork for 4 to 6 hours.
In another small bowl, whisk the maple syrup, brown mustard, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of paprika, a pinch of black pepper, and the cayenne pepper. Set this glaze aside.
Cover all sides of the marinated pork chops with the seasoned bread crumbs.
Pour the olive oil and canola oil into a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic clove and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly browned, then remove and discard the garlic.
Cook the pork chops in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, browning them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Return all the chops to the skillet and lower the heat to medium. Pour half of the maple syrup mixture over the pork. Turn the chops and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until glazed. Add the remaining glaze, turn the chops again, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Lower the heat to low, cover the skillet, and continue cooking the pork for about 5 minutes until just slightly pink inside. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories344 kcal

Fat18 g

Sugars12 g

Protein25 g

Sodium728 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

Cuisinecanadian

AuthorWestCoastMom