Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

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Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

Tender, juicy, bone-in glazed pork chops are seared and coated in a lip-smacking maple balsamic vinegar sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, or a party!

Prep Time5

Cook Time9

Total Time14

Servings: servings

Calories: 168kcal

Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

PORK CHOPS:

4 bone-in, center cut pork chops
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZE:

1/4 cup maple syrup
3-4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp beef broth
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic smashed
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

MAKE THE GLAZE:

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.

COOK THE PORK CHOPS:

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.

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