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Balsamic Pork Chops
My balsamic pork chops recipe combines rich, flavorful vinegar with tender pork for a delicious dinner main. Try it with a side of mashed potatoes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork chops (See Note 1)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1/4 cup apricot jam (See Note 2)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season pork chops on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken stock, apricot jam, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large ovenproof skillet (like cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer pan to oven and bake until internal temperature of pork reaches 143°F, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and transfer chops to a serving platter. Tent with sheet of foil and allow meat to rest for 5-10 minutes. Remove foil and pour glaze over pork chops, turning to coat. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Four 8 ounce bone-in or boneless, 1-inch thick pork chops. I've also had 1 1/4 inch thick boneless that took almost 12 minutes.
- Four 8 ounce bone-in or boneless, 1-inch thick pork chops. I've also had 1 1/4 inch thick boneless that took almost 12 minutes.
- I use sugar free apricot jam, but regular jam is fine too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
481mg
(20%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
548IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 548IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.