When you need dinner in a hurry, try this easy recipe for Maple Balsamic Pork Chops. One bite and you will know that you have found a new family favorite.
Your kids will love the sweet & sour taste of these pork chops which are great for weeknight dinners in a hurry. Ready in just 30 minutes or less. You can serve these pork chops with a green vegetable like grilled brussel sprouts, roasted green beans or a simple side salad.
Pork chops work with many different sides. They are great with homemade Mac & Cheese {like Grandma made}and baked beans. Yellow rice and rice pilaf are good sides for pork chops too.
Maple Balsamic Pork Chops
A sweet & sour pork chop
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 4- oz. boneless pork chops
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ c. balsamic vinegar
- 2½ T. real maple syrup
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season pork chops on each side with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the pre-heated skillet. Brown pork chops on each side, approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops from pan and set aside on a rimmed dish.
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Add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup to hot skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook mixture until it is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume. When ready, the glaze will become thick and syrupy. (Do not overcook or the mixture will become hard and sticky).
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Return the pork chops to the skillet along with the juices that collected on the plate. Stir liquid to blend juices into the syrup and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
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Transfer chops to a serving platter or individual serving plate and drizzle with pan sauce. Serve immediately with Roasted Brussels Sprouts or your choice of sides.
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