Cooking time: 5 minutes Preparation time: 5 minutes

Many supermarkets now carry smoked boneless pork chops. Thinly sliced and ready-to-eat, they are delicious and highly versatile. Here, the subtly smoked pork comes to the breakfast table as a lean alternative to bacon. If you can't find the smoked pork chops, Canadian bacon may be used instead.

1. Melt butter in 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add maple syrup, mustard and red pepper. Mix well and cook several seconds until bubbly. Add bourbon, if using.

2. Add pork slices. Cook, turning several times, until edges of meat are deeply glazed, 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories ...... 155 Fat ............. 9 g Cholesterol .. 130 mg Sodium ..... 180 mg Carbohydrates .. 14 g Protein ......... 6 g

From Chicago Tribune