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    Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Without honey, the sauce in this recipe is a savory blend of balsamic vinegar and herbs with just enough red pepper flakes to give it a pop.

    With the honey, there’s an extra thickness to it and a little more sweet flavor to balance out the vinegar. It’s good either way – just pick whatever goes best with your dinner plans and have at it.

    Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze

    Even if you don’t use the honey, boiling down the sauce a little gives you a slightly thicker texture than the standard vinegar-based marinade. And unlike a proper marinade, you don’t have to worry about setting anything up before it’s time to start cooking.

    That makes it nice for busy days or the occasional food emergency when other plans fall through, and suddenly you’re going back to the fridge to start from scratch.

    For a super-easy side dish, take out a pound or so of asparagus, chop off the ends, and throw it in the oven on a baking tray at the same time as the pork chops go into the skillet.

    It should be done around the same time as the chops, and it’ll be great with the balsamic glaze if you have any leftovers.

    Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless pork chops
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tbsp. raw honey (optional)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ tsp. dried oregano
    • ½ tsp. dried basil
    • ½ tsp. dried thyme
    • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
    2. Season pork chops to taste with salt and pepper.
    3. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened (5 to 6 minutes).
    5. Sear the pork chops on both sides in an oven-safe skillet over high heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
    6. Brush the pork chops with the glaze. Transfer the skillet with the chops to the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes.
    7. Brush one last time with balsamic glaze before serving.

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    Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze Recipe

    This easy recipe has a lot of favor without any advance marinating time required.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 266 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless pork chops
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tbsp. raw honey optional
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ tsp. dried oregano
    • ½ tsp. dried basil
    • ½ tsp. dried thyme
    • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Season pork chops to taste with salt and pepper.
      4 boneless pork chops
    • In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
      ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp. raw honey, ½ tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. dried basil, ½ tsp. dried thyme, 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 garlic cloves
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened (5 to 6 minutes).
    • Sear the pork chops on both sides in an oven-safe skillet over high heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
    • Brush the pork chops with the glaze. Transfer the skillet with the chops to the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes.
    • Brush one last time with balsamic glaze before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword balsamic, glaze, pork chops
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    Filed Under: Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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