When I want to make my pork chops, (or a pork roast, or loin), extra special - this is my glaze that turns a weeknight dinner into a Sunday dinner. It's so fast and easy. Tonight I'm serving some thick pork chops with my mustard glaze.
You will need:
4 nice sized pork chops, (or a roast up to 4 lbs)
2 Tabs olive oil
2 teas Dijon mustard
2 teas whole grain mustard
1 teas fennel seed
2 teas kosher salt
1 teas freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Place a wire rack in a baking pan, (this allows the air to circulate completely around the meat).
Note: I lined my baking sheet with foil for easier clean up, but it's not necessary Also, I always allow my meat to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, (so I am not putting ice cold meat into the oven - this avoids uneven cooking spots internally).
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, fennel seed, kosher salt and pepper. Whisk together.
Coat both sides of the meat, and place on the cooking rack. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees, (up to 1 hour for a larger roast). Remove from oven.
It's been 20 minutes, and this is how my pork chops look. They smell wonderful. Cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes until you are ready to serve.
Tonight I am serving my pork chops with bacon saute' brussel sprouts, fresh tomatoes from my garden, and a fresh green salad.
As you can see the inside is very moist and juicy, and the mustard glaze is delicious with the combination of the 2 mustards and the fennel on the outside. Try this simple glaze on your pork dishes, and you will be amazed at how wonderful they taste.
Enjoy !
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