Description
Balsamic Pork Chops with Cauli Mash delivers an irresistible mix of flavors. Featuring thick cut pork, a tangy balsamic glaze, and creamy cauliflower mash, this dish makes for a delightful, homemade meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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 them on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes total. If there’s a fatty edge, brown it as well. Remove the pork chops and set aside.
- 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, bringing it to a boil for two minutes while scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the pork chops to the pan along with any released juices. Lower the heat, cover, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about five minutes.
- Take the pork chops out of the pan. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water; add to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens, then place the pork chops back in the pan. Serve garnished with minced parsley.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption.
For added flavor, consider marinating the pork chops in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop and sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg