5 from 6 votes
Pork Chops with Sweet Sour Sauce
This is the perfect recipe for a super quick weeknight dinner. In less than 20 minutes, those Pork Chops with Sweet Sour Sauce are on the table.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
469 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops 11/2" thick, bone-in
- salt
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot chopped
- 4 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 rosemary springs
- 1 tablespoon capers drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and ½ teaspoon sugar. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Cook chops, without touching them, until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook the other side for another minute, slightly browned. Transfer to a plate (they will not be cooked), reduce the heat.
- Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into the same skillet and add the shallot and garlic. Cook stirring often until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and remaining tablespoon of sugar to the skillet. Cook until the vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Add rosemary, capers and ½ cup water to the skillet. Season with salt. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer. Add butter and swirl pan continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and emulsified.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet arranging darker side up. Simmer gently in sauce until the chops are cooked about 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer pork chops to plate and spoon sauce over it.
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Notes
- This recipe is very straightforward, and as will all my recipes, I suggest you have all your ingredients ready before cooking.
- Leave the pork chops out at room temperature so it will take less time to cook, but your chops will sear better.
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
565mg
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2.9mg
(3%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.