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    Home » Recipes » Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

    Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

    Published: Jan 17, 2014 · Modified: Jun 2, 2022 by Linda Baker · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This recipe for Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops is so easy and tasty. Great for a fast on the table in 30 minutes or less meal that everyone will enjoy.

    A juicy pork chop sliced on a cutting board.
    A very tender, tasty, boneless pork chop.

    The story behind Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

    Want something tasty and simple for dinner? Then this is it! Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops.

    Buy or make your Glace

    Using a commercially prepared Balsamic Glace (or Glaze) makes this dish a snap. If you don't have a jar of it, you can make your own balsamic reduction by combining balsamic vinegar with a bit of sugar (I use about ½ cup balsamic to 1 teaspoon sugar) cook it down on a fairly low heat until reduced to a thick glaze. But commercially prepared glace is so readily available and convenient, I always have some on hand. It's great not only for these Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops but is wonderful drizzled over a salad, some bruschetta or a Caprese Salad! A little bit packs a lot of flavors. Colavita made a very good Balsamic Glace that can be found in many supermarkets or purchased online.

    How to keep your Pork Chop nice and moist

    Most people cook pork to death because of "trichinosis", a parasite that was passed on to humans by wild or backyard pigs. This is not the case anymore with commercially raised pigs, so please, keep the meat nice and moist; just a touch of pink is fine. A quick brine, while not necessary, will also help keep the meat moist. To brine, simply add ½ cup sugar, ½ cup salt to about 1 gallon of cold water; place the chops in and let them sit for 15 - 30 minutes. Drain; pat dry and proceed with the recipe.

    What to serve with?

    This dinner is so fast and easy, you want to keep the sides that way too...right? Here are some quick ideas for some easy sides:

    Fresh Spinach Saute

    Steamed Green Beans with Slivered Almonds

    Tangerine Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash

    Cabbage Fennel Apple Slaw

    Farro with Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets

    A juicy pork chop sliced on a cutting board.

    Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

    LindySez
    This recipe for Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops is so easy and tasty. Great for a fast on the table in 30 minutes or less meal that everyone will enjoy.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Pork
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 283 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pork chops you can use bone in or boneless
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup balsamic glace or as needed
    • Dried thyme
    • Fresh chopped thyme optional

    Instructions
     

    • Rub the pork chops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with dried thyme. Heat a well-seasoned pan, preferably cast iron, over medium heat; add the pork chops and cook, turning occasionally and brushing with the glace, until cooked through and well glazed. Sprinkle with thyme leaves, if desired. 

    Notes

    A quick brine is recommended but not necessary. To brine, simply add ½ cup sugar, ½ cup salt to about 1 gallon of cold water; place the chops in and let them sit for 15 – 30 minutes.  Drain; pat dry and proceed with the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gSodium: 322mgCholesterol: 70mgCalories: 283kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gFat: 21gProtein: 22gCarbohydrates: 2g
    Keyword moist pork chops, pork chops, quick brine
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    Comments

    1. Elle

      January 17, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      It's on my list of meals to prepare next week Linda!

      Reply
      • LindySez

        January 17, 2014 at 4:39 pm

        Please let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    2. Cher

      January 17, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Linda - seriously - you could write a book with all of this fabulousness in it!!

      Reply
      • LindySez

        January 17, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        More than one has said that…working on something like that, but isn't this something like that?

        Reply
    3. Jessica

      January 17, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      I don't eat pork, but I would imagine this glaze could go well with chicken, right?

      Reply
      • LindySez

        January 17, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        Of course it would Jessica, it would be perfect flavoring up a boneless, tasteless, skinless chicken breast!

        Reply

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