Description
This dish pairs juicy pork chops with a flavorful balsamic glaze, making it a quick and delightful meal. Perfect for busy nights, it’s both easy to prepare and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick cut pork chops
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon each: butter and olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon each: cornstarch and cold water
- minced parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Dry each pork chop with a paper towel and season both sides with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown, ensuring to brown any fat cap if present, then remove from the pan.
- Keep 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, scraping any bits from the bottom.
- Return the seared pork chops with their juices to the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pork chops. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water, then add to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds to thicken the sauce, then return the pork chops to the pan and serve with minced parsley.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning to taste based on your preference.
For added flavor, marinate the pork chops in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
Serve with a side of vegetables or cauli mash for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg