Best 9 Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops With Arugula Basil Pilaf Recipes

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**Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops with Arugula Basil Pilaf: A Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite – Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops accompanied by Arugula Basil Pilaf. This delectable dish showcases succulent pork chops glazed in a rich, tangy balsamic reduction, complemented by a fragrant pilaf infused with the freshness of arugula and basil. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and slightly acidic flavors that dance on your palate, leaving you craving for more. Along with this main course, the article also features a refreshing Cucumber and Avocado Salad with a zesty Lemon-Dill Dressing, offering a light and crisp side dish to balance the richness of the pork chops. Additionally, a delectable Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Peaches and Whipped Cream is presented as a sweet ending to your culinary journey, showcasing a moist and flavorful cake complemented by tender peaches and a velvety whipped cream.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS



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Super simple, yet serious flavour!! The Balsamic sauce is tangy and sweet, and this will go fantastically with any protein - chicken, beef, pork and even lamb! The flavour of this syrup is quite intense so you do not need much for each serving - just spoon a couple of tablespoons over each pork. While the total cook time may seem long, it is mostly hands off time because the balsamic syrup doesn't need to be watched over as it reduces.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pork chops (, 2.5cm / 1" thick, about 200-250g/7-8oz each (excluding any bone) (Note 1))
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 onion (, finely sliced (~1 cup of onion, brown, yellow or white))
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup / 60g brown sugar ((Note 2))
Salt and pepper
Crumbled goats cheese or feta
Fresh parsley or thyme

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the first side for 4 minutes until it has a lovely dark gold crust, then turn and cook the other side for 3 minutes. (Note 3)
  • Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet, still on medium high. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent - around 3 minutes.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is melted. When it comes to a simmer, adjust the heat so it is bubbling gently, not rapidly.
  • Simmer for ~5 to 8 minutes or until it reduces by almost half and is a THIN syrup. Then add the pork back into the skillet, including all the juices on the plate. Simmer, turning pork to reheat, for 2 minutes or until the the sauce becomes syrupy (to your taste) and pork is reheated. (Note 4)
  • Serve, garnished with crumbled goats cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 308 g, Calories 417 kcal, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Protein 52.7 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 269 mg, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 13.1 g

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 PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this balsamic glazed pork chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 center-cut pork chops
cooking spray
salt and pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • spray a pan with cooking spray.
  • salt& pepper the chops on both sides, and saute, about 5 minutes per side, remove from pan add balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan, add honey and stir to thicken.
  • add chops back to pan to coat with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 151.5, Sodium 140.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Sugar 11, Protein 52.9

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

BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS



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Jazz up your weeknight pan-fried pork chops with a balsamic glaze! We like these with steamed broccoli and a crispy, fresh salad.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Pork Chops

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (5 ounce) bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup good quality balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and stir to combine.
  • When butter and oil shimmer, carefully add chops and cook over medium heat until browned on one side, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook pork chops until no longer pink in the center and browned on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook the chops or they will turn dry and hard. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove pork chops from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring glaze to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Drizzle pan-fried chops with balsamic glaze and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 88.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 400.5 mg

SIMPLY DELICIOUS BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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I found this recipe in one of my old cookbooks at home here. It's all Andrea's fault I am on a Balsamic kick !!!

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fine chopped shallots or 3 tablespoons onions
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

Steps:

  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In nonstick 12 inch skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Cook chops 4 minutes one side, turn over and cook 3 minutes the other side. Transfer to platter and keep warm. Increase heat to high. Stir shallot into pan juices; cook 1 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar and cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 247.9, Sodium 478, Carbohydrate 18.4, Sugar 16.5, Protein 80.1

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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My husband loves pork chops, so I try to find new ways to use them. He calls this version "restaurant quality!" -Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 10 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
GLAZE:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper flakes, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°). Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, whisk the vinegar, honey, green onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter until melted. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Fat 41g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

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

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly throughout, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should read 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar. However, the flavor of the glaze will be different.
  • You can add other vegetables to the pilaf, such as diced carrots, celery, or zucchini. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • If you don't have arugula, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as spinach or kale.
  • Serve the pork chops and pilaf immediately, while they are still hot.

Conclusion:

This recipe for balsamic glazed pork chops with arugula basil pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. The pilaf is flavorful and fluffy, and the arugula and basil add a pop of freshness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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