Maple-Glazed Pork Chops
["about 4 pork chops (1-inch thick, I prefer boneless)", "1 Tbsp. butter", "peanut oil or cooking oil", "1/2 to 3/4 c. maple syrup", "1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "fresh ground black pepper to taste", "1/2 c. pecan pieces or walnuts", "4 bay leaves"]
["Trim any excess fat off pork chops.", "Brown chops in oil and butter over medium heat, about 5 minutes each side.", "Reduce heat to medium-low.", "Sprinkle chops with pepper.", "Add bay leaf and pecans.", "Continue cooking on low heat (simmer) for 10 minutes. Add maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.", "Turn chops.", "Cook about 5 minutes longer, until sauce has thickened slightly.", "Spoon sauce over chops and serve."]
["pork chops", "butter", "peanut oil", "maple syrup", "cinnamon", "fresh ground black pepper", "pecan", "bay leaves"]