Best 8 Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops Recipes

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Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Balsamic glazed pork chops are a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The chops are seared in a pan and then finished in the oven, resulting in a juicy and tender interior with a crispy, caramelized exterior. The balsamic glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the chops, making them irresistible.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making balsamic glazed pork chops, as well as tips for achieving the perfect sear and glaze. It also includes variations on the recipe, such as using different types of pork chops or adding additional ingredients to the glaze.

In addition to the balsamic glazed pork chops, the article also includes recipes for:

* **Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples and Calvados:** This recipe combines pork chops with apples, Calvados, and a touch of cream for a classic French dish.
* **Honey Garlic Pork Chops:** These pork chops are coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and then baked until tender.
* **Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce:** This recipe features pork chops smothered in a creamy mustard sauce, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
* **Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Vegetables:** This one-pan dish is a great way to get a complete meal on the table in no time. Simply toss pork chops, vegetables, and seasonings on a sheet pan and roast until everything is cooked through.

Whether you're looking for a classic pork chop recipe or something a little more adventurous, this article has something for everyone. So fire up your stovetop and get cooking!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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The tangy sauce and restaurant-quality flavor and appearance prompted one taste tester to say, "I wish my mom made chops like this when I was growing up!" -Sandy Sherman, Chester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Return chops to the pan; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove chops to a serving plate and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Stir remaining butter into skillet until melted. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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How to Make Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

Categories     Pork     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Pork Chop     Fall     Shallot     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (3/4-inch-thick) center-cut pork chops (about 2 lb total)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 oz small shallots (about 8), quartered and peeled, leaving root ends intact
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Pat pork dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pork (in 2 batches if necessary) along with shallots, turning pork over once and stirring shallots occasionally, until pork is browned and shallots are golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes total. Transfer pork with tongs to a plate and add vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to shallots in skillet. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved and liquid is thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to moderate, then return pork along with any juices accumulated on plate to skillet and turn 2 or 3 times to coat with sauce. Cook, turning over once, until pork is just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Transfer pork to a platter and boil sauce until thickened and syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over pork.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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These perfect pork chops are prepped in a mere 5 minutes, followed by hands-off chilling and broiling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 bone-in pork rib chops (10 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup Balsamic-Rosemary Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Place pork in a shallow dish, and season with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over pork, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Remove pork from marinade (letting excess drip off); place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil, without turning, until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes (if chops are browning too quickly, turn them). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 g, Fat 40 g, Protein 41 g

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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This is from Rachael Ray's 365: No Repeats. Yum! Be sure to reduce the sauce long enough or it won't be thick enough. I used dry herbs and it worked just fine. The glaze would also be good on a spinach salad or baked potato. It sounds like a complicated recipe, but I promise, it's easy! Serve with rice pilaf

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pork loin chops
salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chops with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet. Cook 5 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the chops to a platter and cover with foil. Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the onions, thyme, rosemary and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar, honey and chicken stock. Cook until the liquids have reduced by ½. Turn off the heat and add the butter. Stir and shake the pan until the butter melts. Add the chops to the pan and coat them in the glaze. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.8, Fat 48.1, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 187.9, Sodium 304, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 54

COLD SMOKED MAPLE-BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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Cold smoking is a little safer and less smoky for indoor grilling. You can make your own by using disposable aluminum pans or a heavy duty roasting and a baking rack...Or you can purchase an electric (such as Rival KC Electric Smoker) tabletop smoker for home use.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups wood chips (hickory or applewood or mesquite), soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes
4 (1-inch) bone-in center cut pork chops
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
Pinch allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the wood chips from the water and spread evenly in the bottom of a roasting pan. Cover the top tightly with aluminum foil. Put in the oven until the chips get hot and begin to smoke, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and remove the foil from the pan. Put a baking rack inside the pan and arrange the chops on top of the rack, leaving a few inches of space between each one. Quickly cover with the foil again and let sit on your kitchen counter for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the pork chops are smoking, put the vinegar in a small pan over high heat and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup, allspice, and salt and pepper, to taste. Let cool slightly.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the ridges with some of the canola oil. Brush the chops on both sides with some of the glaze and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides, brushing with more of the glaze, until golden brown and slightly charred and cooked to medium doneness, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from the grill, loosely tent and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHOPS -WITH ARUGULA BASIL PILAF



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Make and share this Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops -With Arugula Basil Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefRed

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 (6 ounce) box rice pilaf mix, such as Near East brand
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 center-cut pork loin chops (1-inch-thick)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup broth
2 cups trimmed and chopped arugula
15 -20 fresh basil leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • In a medium pot over high heat, combine 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 and 3⁄4 cups water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Add the rice and flavor packet to the water. Stir to combine, reduce the heat, and cook for 18 minutes, covered.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for the chops. Add 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan). Season the chops with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet. Cook the chops for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the chops to a platter and cover with foil. Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO and the onions, thyme, rosemary, and garlic, then sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, and chicken stock. Cook until the liquids have reduced by half.
  • While the glaze is reducing, finish the rice pilaf. Add the arugula and basil to the cooked rice, stirring with a fork to fluff the rice and combine the greens at the same time.
  • Once the balsamic glaze has reduced by half, turn off the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter. Stir and shake the pan until the butter melts. Add the chops to the pan and coat them in the balsamic glaze. Serve the glazed chops alongside the arugula-basil rice pilaf.
  • The chicken with tomato, basil, and smoked mozzarella can be served cold as well, making this dish perfect for lunch or dinner buffet entertaining.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.4, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 337.7, Sodium 358.3, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.9, Protein 102.1

BALSAMIC GLAZED ROASTED PEPPERS WITH PASTA AND PORK CHOPS



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Categories     Pasta     Pepper     Pork     Stir-Fry     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 14

Pre-Thawed Pork Chops (number depends on how many are being served)
Pasta (I tend to use fusilli)
Bell Pepper (I tend to use red)
Basil (preferably fresh)
Oregano (preferably fresh)
Garlic
Sugar
Salt
Black Pepper
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Rum
Jarred Pasta Sauce (or tomato paste)
Salsa

Steps:

  • Firstly, heat a deep pan and add olive oil. Once oil is up to temperature, add chopped bell pepper, garlic, and a dash of salt. Begin boiling the pasta. Roast peppers until they begin to brown. Add a dash or two of sugar, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, and rum. Once the mix has formed a glaze on the peppers, trim the fat from the pork chops and place them in this pan. Add black pepper and a dash more balsamic vinegar. Cook the chops until done through and add pasta sauce and salsa. Heat until boiling, simmer, and add strained pasta. Mix and serve.

JALAPEñO-BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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Another recipe from Kroger's meat department, the Classic Comforts collection. Easy and quick! Nutrition Information: 270 calories, 12 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 65 mg sodium,15 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 25 g protein

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 c red jalapeño jelly
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
4 (4-ounce) boneless pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
1 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Place a large cast iron or heavy skillet in cold oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. For the glaze, place jelly in a small saucepan or microwave-safe container. Heat just until melted; remove from heat. Stir in vinegar, garlic, rosemary and cumin, set aside.
  • 2. Season chops with salt and pepper to taste. Remove skillet from oven. Add oil and chops; cook chops 45 seconds per side to sear. Return pan to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 140°F. Remove pan from oven.
  • 3. Spoon glaze over chops and return to oven. Turn off oven; let chops stand in hot oven 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.

Tips:

  • Use thick-cut pork chops: This will help ensure that the chops remain juicy and tender throughout the cooking process.
  • Season the pork chops generously: This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Sear the pork chops over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops, while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the pork chops until they are cooked through: The internal temperature of the chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the balsamic glaze while the pork chops are cooking: This will allow the flavors of the glaze to develop.
  • Brush the pork chops with the balsamic glaze before serving: This will add a delicious sweetness and acidity to the chops.

Conclusion:

Balsamic glazed pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are juicy and tender, and the balsamic glaze adds a wonderful sweetness and acidity. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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