Balsamic Pork Chops
Jazz up your weeknight pan-fried pork chops with a balsamic glaze! We like these with steamed broccoli and a crispy, fresh salad.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 4(5 ounce) bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1tablespoon butter
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1cup chicken broth
- ¼cup good quality balsamic vinegar
- 1tablespoon honey
Instructions
Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.Step 2
Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and stir to combine.Step 3
When butter and oil shimmer, carefully add chops and cook over medium heat until browned on one side, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook pork chops until no longer pink in the center and browned on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook the chops or they will turn dry and hard. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).Step 4
Remove pork chops from heat and cover to keep warm.Step 5
Combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring glaze to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, 5 to 6 minutes.Step 6
Drizzle pan-fried chops with balsamic glaze and serve warm.