Description
Balsamic Pork Chops with Cauli Mash are a delicious and quick dish, featuring thick-cut pork chops glazed in a savory balsamic sauce paired with creamy cauliflower mash. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick cut pork chops
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon each: butter and olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon each: cornstarch and cold water
- minced parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry and season them evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops until golden brown on both sides, about 8-10 minutes total. If there's a fat cap, brown that as well. Transfer the pork chops to a plate.
- Leave 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar, bringing the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes while scraping any bits stuck on the bottom.
- Return the pork chops, along with any accumulated juices, to the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, roughly 5 minutes.
- Remove the chops again. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl, stir into the pan, and simmer for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens. Reintroduce the pork chops and garnish with minced parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pork chops are at room temperature before cooking for even browning.
Adjust the sweetness of the balsamic sauce by varying the amount of brown sugar used.
For added flavor, marinate the pork chops in balsamic vinegar and spices for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg