Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe
Description
Balsamic Pork Chops begin with thick pork chops seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. The chops are seared in a mixture of butter and olive oil until golden on both sides, including browning the fat cap if present. After removing the chops, the pan is reduced to a tablespoon of fat for sautéing minced garlic briefly before deglazing with balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar. This mixture is boiled to concentrate flavors while loosening any browned bits from the pan base.
The pork chops and their juices return to the pan where they cook covered over medium-low heat until reaching a safe internal temperature, ensuring they remain tender and infused with the balsamic glaze. The chops are removed, and the sauce is thickened with a cornstarch-water mixture stirred quickly until glossy and slightly thickened. Fresh parsley can be sprinkled over the finished dish.
This method combines a pan sauce with slow final cooking to produce chops with a caramelized exterior and a sweet-and-tangy balsamic flavor coating. The sauce's balance of tangy vinegar, savory stock, and brown sugar creates a glaze that complements the seasoning and natural pork flavor. This dish can be served with sides that absorb the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch cold
- 1 tablespoon water cold
- parsley to serve, minced
Instructions
- Dry the pork chops with paper towel and then season both sides evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear until golden on both sides, about 8-10 minutes total. If your chops have a fat cap on one side, brown this too. Remove the pork chops from the pan and put them on a plate.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar to the pan and bring it to a boil for two minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any stuck-on bits.
- Return the chops and any juices on the plate to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and continue to cook until the pork chops reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit, about five minutes.
- Remove the pork chops from the pan. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water and then pour it into the pan. Stir for 30 seconds, until the sauce thickens, and then return the pork chops to the pan. Serve with a little minced parsley over the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pork chop | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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