Maple balsamic glazed pork chops

MAKE THE GLAZE: In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Heat over MED heat until it reaches a low boil. Cook until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

COOK THE PORK CHOPS: Place cast iron skillet in oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Pat chops dry with a paper towel, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Remove skillet from oven and place on burner over MED-HIGH heat. Place chops in the skillet, you should hear them sizzle immediately. Let cook 2-3 minutes to sear. Brush pork with glaze.

Flip pork chops over, brush the other side with the glaze, and transfer skillet back to the hot oven. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F (about 5-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pork chops).

Transfer pork chops to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.

Serve pork chops with a bit of the glaze drizzled over the top if desired.