Balsamic Pork Chops
Description
Pork chops are pan-fried and served with a delicious balsamic glaze for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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4 (5 ounce) bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
Directions
1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.
2
Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and stir to combine.
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).
4
Remove pork chops from heat and cover to keep warm.
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.
6
Drizzle pan-fried chops with balsamic glaze and serve warm.