Pork Chops With Ginger Maple Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 pork chops
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup hot cooked rice

Preparation

In a small skillet over medium low heat cook onion in 2 teaspoons of oil until golden brown and very tender. Add ginger; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, salt, pepper, and cinnamon; rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops in remaining oil (about 3 minutes each side).
Add the broth ,syrup and onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover to simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove chops and keep warm. Bring broth mixture to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
Serve chops with rice and sauce.