A spicy rub and a sweet glaze result in crispy and succulent braaid pork chops.

Ingredients

Glaze

• 500 ml (2 cups) Rhodes Quality Apple & Cranberry 100% Fruit Juice Blend
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Dijon mustard
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Honey
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Spice

• 45 ml (3 Tbsp) brown sugar
• 10 ml (2 tsp) smoked paprika
• 5 ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 15 – 20 ml (1 Tbsp +1 tsp) olive oil

Method

1. Place the Rhodes Quality Apple & Cranberry 100% Fruit Juice Blend in a small saucepan.
2. Add the mustard and the honey and whisk to mix.
3. Bring to the boil and then lower the heat and simmer gently until reduced by half.
4. Season to taste and set aside.
5. Place the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a small bowl and stir to mix.
6. Add the olive oil and stir to combine into a crumbly paste.
7. Rub the spice mix over the pork chops.
8. Braai the pork chops over medium coals, brushing with the apple & cranberry glaze during cooking.
9. Turn the chops over and brush with the glaze on the other side.
10. Braai until cooked to liking.