EASY PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND SOUR GLAZE

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EASY PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND SOUR GLAZE 
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 (8-ounce) pork chops, bone-in, 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR GLAZE

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork chops and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 140 degrees F, about 8-10 minutes.*
  5. To make the sweet and sour glaze, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve pork chops immediately with sweet and sour glaze.

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