Maple Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Pork Chops

Spontaneous dinner parties lead to spontaneous meal planning! I had several pork chops in the fridge and guests coming over in an hour. The chops wouldn't have a lot of time to marinate, so how best to make them delectable? Brainstorming with ingredients at hand, I decided that our menu could use a sweet touch and whipped up a quick glaze to spoon over the chops. The result was tasty, sweet yet savory, and yielded a tender broiled chop that was easy to make and tasty to eat.

Maple Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Pork Chops
Makes enough glaze for 5 chops

2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, until sugar is incorporated.
2. Place the chops on a broiling rack and tray, bone side facing the outer perimeter of the tray
3. Spoon a teaspoon of the glaze over the meat of the chops, spreading the glaze to the edges. Try not to spill any into the tray, as it could burn easily.
4. Let the chops sit for a few minutes, until you have to put the in the oven.
5. Broil for 10 minutes. When you remove the chops, tops should be caramelized.
6. Turn the chops over, dripping any excess liquid into the tray.
7. Spoon another teaspoon over the pork chops, spreading to the edges, just like the first time.
8. Broil chops for another 10 minutes.
9. Check that the chops are cooked through. Allow to sit for a few minutes and settle. Then serve.