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pork essentials: honey/balsamic glazed pork chops

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

You can glaze a pork chop with all kinds of sweet items. This glaze has a sweet/sour aspect to it that doesn’t overpower the taste of the pork chop; on the contrary, it compliments it. It’s a simple recipe to assemble, and is perfect when you’re looking for a simple dinner that is not overly complicated, yet taste yummy. Let me make a suggestion: Please try this recipe with the toasted nuts, and the goat cheese... you will LOVE it. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pork essentials: honey/balsamic glazed pork chops

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE GLAZE
  • 1/4 c
    fresh clover honey
  • 1/4 c
    maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    coconut sugar
  • 1 md
    cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • THE PORK CHOPS
  • 2 lg
    pork chops, thick cut, bone in
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • toasted walnuts, chopped
  • crumbled goat cheese

How To Make pork essentials: honey/balsamic glazed pork chops

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    THE GLAZE
  • 3
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Combine the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan, over medium-low heat.
  • 5
    Allow the ingredients to come to a slow, slow simmer.
  • 6
    Simmer and occasionally stir for about 20 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from the heat and reserve.
  • 8
    THE PORK CHOP
  • 9
    Gather your ingredients (miss en place).
  • 10
    Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel, and then brush with the oil on both sides.
  • 11
    Sprinkle both sides with some salt and pepper.
  • 12
    Place a skillet over medium-high heat, and wait for it to come up to temperature.
  • 13
    Chef’s Note: I am using a grill pan; however, any good skillet will do just fine.
  • 14
    Add the pork chops, and then brush with some of the reserved glaze.
  • 15
    Wait until the pork chops release easily from the pan, and then flip, about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • 16
    Brush with the glaze, and wait about 2 minutes.
  • 17
    About every 2 minutes flip the pork chops and glaze, until they are cooked through.
  • 18
    Chef’s Note: This process will take a total of about 15 minutes, so you will be flipping and glazing about 5 or 6 times.
  • 19
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 20
    Add to a pre-warmed plate, and garnish with the toasted walnuts and goat cheese, if using, and maybe a bit of additional thick balsamic vinegar. Enjoy.
  • 21
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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