Description
Balsamic Pork Chops with Cauli Mash is a delectable dish featuring juicy pork chops coated in a tangy balsamic glaze, served alongside creamy cauliflower mash. Perfect for quick dinners and packed with flavor!
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, around 8-10 minutes in total. If there is a fat cap, brown this side too. Remove the chops and set them aside on a plate.
- Leave 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan, add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar, and bring it to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the pork chops along with their juices back to the pan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, approximately 5 minutes.
- Take the pork chops out of the pan. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water and add it to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds to thicken the sauce, then add the pork chops back in. Garnish with minced parsley.
Notes
Ensure the pork chops are of uniform thickness for even cooking.
Allow the sauce to simmer to enhance the flavor profile before adding the cornstarch.
Serve with a side of vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg