Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

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Servings: 4 Prep: 25 min Dairy Free GAPS Gluten Free Paleo Homestyle Oven Added 5 months ago Updated 5 months ago

Missing nutrition data for: Pork Chops, Ground Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, Red Pepper Flakes

Ingredients

2 pounds pork chops ⚠

2 teaspoons sea salt, to taste

ground black pepper, to taste ⚠

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil ⚠

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning ⚠

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional ⚠

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in an oven proof skillet over medium high heat.

3. For 1 inch pork chops: Sear chops in skillet for 5 minutes on each side.

4. Transfer to a glass baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, until an internal temperature of 145F is reached.

5. For ¾ inch pork chops: Sear chops in skillet for 5 minutes on each side, until an internal temperature of 145F is reached.

6. For ½ inch pork chops: Sear chops in skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, until an internal temperature of 145F is reached.

7. Meanwhile, to make the glaze, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.

8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, until balsamic vinegar begins to thicken.

9. Serve pork chops topped with balsamic glaze.