Description
Enjoy Balsamic Pork Chops with Cauli Mash, a fantastic combination of tender pork chops and flavorful balsamic sauce, served with a creamy cauliflower mash. Perfect for a quick and satisfying homemade meal that delights the senses!
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 with a paper towel and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops until golden brown on both sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chops and set aside on a plate.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar, bringing it to a boil for 2 minutes while scraping the pan's bottom.
- Return the pork chops along with any resting juices to the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pork chops to a plate. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and pour it into the pan. Stir for 30 seconds to thicken the sauce, then return the pork chops to the pan, adding minced parsley to serve.
Notes
For best results, let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before slicing.
You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth for a lighter option.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg