Ingredients

• 4 Pork Loin Steaks
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 1 1/2 salt (divided)

Method

• In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, orange zest, crushed chili flakes and 1/2 tsp salt and whisk together continuously whilst bringing it to the boil. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer.
• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat
• In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, pepper, 1 tsp salt and olive oil and stir to combine. The mixture should resemble a dry paste.
• Using paper towel, pat the pork steaks dry, then massage the paste liberally into the meat.
• Once grill is hot, spray with cooking oil then place the steaks on the grill.
• Remove a small amount of the sauce, that's been simmering, from the saucepan and set aside for serving. Use the remaining sauce to brush the steaks and grill for about 4 minutes or so.
• Flip the steaks over, brush with sauce, and grill for about 4 minutes.
• Continue to liberally brush the steaks with the glaze as they cook, and once they're cooked through, remove them to a plate to rest for a few minutes.
• Drizzle chops with the remaining sauce that was set aside and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.