4 Ingredient Maple Balsamic Pork Chops Recipes

MAPLE AND BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-duty skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Add to preheated skillet and brown pork chops on each side, which should take approximately 3 minutes per side.
• Remove pork chops from skillet and place in a rimmed dish.
• Combine maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in the hot skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir constantly, and then reduce the heat to medium. Continue the stirring process until the mixture has reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume. It will be syrupy and thick. (Be careful not to overcook; it will become sticky.)
• Return pork chops and their juices to the skillet. Mix juices into the syrup and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer pork chops to a serving platter or individual plate and serve with the side of your choice.

MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Heat over MED heat until it reaches a low boil. Cook until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Place cast iron skillet in oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pat chops dry with a paper towel, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Remove skillet from oven and place on burner over MED-HIGH heat. Place chops in the skillet, you should hear them sizzle immediately. Let cook 2-3 minutes to sear. Brush pork with glaze.
• Flip pork chops over, brush the other side with the glaze, and transfer skillet back to the hot oven. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F (about 5-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pork chops).
• Transfer pork chops to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Serve pork chops with a bit of the glaze drizzled over the top if desired.