Natural Maple-Glazed Pork Cutlets with Chipotle

Ingredients:

• 4 natural pork chops on the bone, 2 cm thick (about 700 g total)
• 0.5 cups lightly salted chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 can (425g) of tomato sauce
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Potato salad or mashed potatoes with steamed spinach, for serving

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, vinegar, maple syrup, chipotle adobo, chili powder, tomato sauce, garlic, a generous pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 25 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce for serving.
2. While the sauce is simmering, position the oven rack 10 cm from the heating element and preheat the oven to broil. Place a cast iron skillet or foil-lined baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 5 minutes.
3. Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper, place them in a preheated skillet, and brush with the sauce. Cook the pork, brushing them with the sauce 2-3 more times, until cooked through and browned, about 8 minutes (do not turn). Serve the pork chops with potato salad or mashed potatoes, poached spinach, and the reserved sauce.