Description
Experience the rich flavor of balsamic pork chops paired with creamy cauli mash. This quick and tasty dish is perfect for dinner, combining simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.
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
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the pork chops and sear for about 8-10 minutes until golden on both sides, browning the fat cap if applicable. Remove the chops and set them aside.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar, bringing it to a boil for about 2 minutes while scraping the pan's bottom.
- Return the pork chops along with any collected juices to the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the pork reaches 145°F, approximately 5 minutes.
- Take the chops out of the pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the pan. Cook for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and return the pork chops to the pan. Serve topped with minced parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, adjust the cornstarch to your liking.
Ensure the pork chops are at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
Add extra garlic or herbs for enhanced flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg