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Balsamic Pork Chops
This easy Balsamic Pork Chops recipe shows you how to cook pork chops quickly and easily on the stove. The simple balsamic glaze combined with tantalizing ingredients like tomatoes, feta, and more makes this dish truly amazing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time, Divided
22 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops loin or center cut, bone or boneless, 1 inch thick 6-8 oz each
- 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped or sliced
- 12 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 2-3 tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup feta, goat or blue cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons basil dried
- salt as needed
- pepper as needed
Instructions
- Wash and cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. Make cuts every 1 ½ to 2 inches along that edge. The cuts should be no more than ½ an inch deep. This stops the pork chops from curling.
- Dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances. Add pork chops and cook until well browned and cooked all the way through, between 4 and 6 minutes minutes per side.
- Remove pork chops from your skillet and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with foil.
- Wipe out skillet with paper towel and add some more oil. Heat, again until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it dances.
- Add your onions and cook until softened, between 2 and 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute and then add in the balsamic vinegar and basil.
- Cook until mixture has thickened and gets somewhat syrupy, another few minutes. Pour any accumulated meat juices from plate into the skillet.
- Remove from heat and add butter. Continually stir until butter is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Pour mixture over top of your pork and add cheese. Serve immediately with rice or whatever you prefer.
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Notes
- Balsamic Glaze Flavor. You can easily adjust the sweetness of the balsamic glaze to your liking. If it's too sharp, add more honey or increase the vinegar if you prefer more zing.
- Do Not Burn the Glaze: Be careful not to burn the balsamic glaze when reducing. If it's too hot adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Rest the Pork Chops: Letting your pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. It will make a significant difference in your glaze. It contributes to both to the complexity of flavors and the final glaze's thickness.
- Season the Chops: Don’t forget to season your pork chops with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their natural flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
777mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
763IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 763IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.