Chipotle Orange Glazed Pork Chops

Spicy and sweet.  These grilled pork chops taste fantastic.  You can up the spiciness by using more chipotle powder or by using canned chipotles in adobo sauce. Tip- Reserve some of the marinade to use as a glaze/topping after cooking. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons pure or light maple syrup

3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

½ teaspoon chipotle powder or 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers seeded and ½ teaspoon adobo sauce

6 boneless pork chops

½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Combine the maple syrup, orange juice concentrate, chipotle powder, and salt in a small bowl. 
2. Pour over the pork chops to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Grill on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Top with remaining glaze/marinade.
6. I served this with chili lemon broccoli and chili garlic fries (See recipes in Sides/Salads).