Five Spice Glazed Smoked Chops Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice1/4 cup grape jelly2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon butter4 smoked bone-in pork chops (7-1/2 ounces each)

Preparation

Place the first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

In a 12-in. skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook until bottoms are browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn chops; spoon glaze over top. Cook, uncovered, until chops are glazed and heated through, 3-4 minutes.