Mustard Maple Pork Chops (Melodie)

Pork:

4 pork chops 1/2 to 3/4 thick                                  

3 TBS. dry mustard                                                          

Coarse salt                                                            

Fresh Ground pepper

3 TBS. soy sauce

3 TBS. vegetable oil

1/2 cup maple syrup                              

Maple Mustard Sauce:

1 TBS. butter                                                                   

2 slices bacon in 1/4” slices                                   

1 small onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)                  

1 clove garlic minced                                             

1 TBS. tomato sauce

3/4 cup maple syrup                 

6 TBS. Dijon mustard (or mix - 1/2 Dijon 1/2 regular mustard)

2 TBS. cider vinegar or more to taste

                            

Pork: Place pork chops in baking dish, season sides generously with about 1 tsp. per side with mustard.  Rub in with fork or finger, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.  Drizzle soy sauce over then pat in.  Mix syrup and oil in bowl.  Pour on both sides.  Put in fridge and marinate for 30 minutes.  Pre-heat grill.  Brush & oil.  Discard marinade.  Cook 4 - 6 minutes per side.  Internal temperature should be 160°

Sauce: Melt butter, add bacon, onion, garlic, cook till tender 4 - 5 min.  Stir in tomato sauce, cook 1 min.  Stir in maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar.  Let sauce simmer until thick and flavorful about 10 minutes.  Taste for seasoning.  Add salt, pepper, more vinegar if desired.  Serve sauce hot or at room temperature.  Serve over potatoes.  Can be made ahead and frozen.