Description
Sautéed pork chops with cherry balsamic reduction is a culinary delight that combines tender, juicy pork with a sweet and tangy sauce. This dish sizzles in the pan, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a flavorful meal that’s both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by pitting the cherries and mincing the garlic. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet; stir gently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and add pitted cherries; let simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce over them; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, drizzling extra cherry balsamic reduction on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One pork chop with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg