Maple Baked Pork Chops

For my dad, who loves these with roasted sweet potatoes and sour cream;)

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• MARINADE

• 1⁄3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1⁄3 cup Dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 (8 ounce)  center-cut pork chops, 1 inch thick

Directions

1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; add the chops and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate, turning twice.
2. (Or refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning 3 times.) Preheat oven to 350*F.
3. Place the chops in a shallow roasting pan to fit; bake for 30 minutes, brushing occasionally with remaining marinade, turning once (or until the juices run clear).
4. Do not overbake or the chops will be tough.
5. Serve hot.