Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

PORK CHOPS:
    •    4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops
    •    olive oil
    •    salt and pepper to taste

MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZE:
    •    1/4 cup maple syrup
    •    3-4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
    •    2 Tbsp beef broth
    •    1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
    •    1 clove garlic smashed
    •    1 sprig fresh rosemary
    •    1 sprig fresh thyme
    •    salt and pepper to taste

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.