Description
Cherry Pork Chops are a delightful fusion of juicy pork and sweet-tart cherry sauce, promising to elevate any dinner. This easy-to-make dish combines the rich flavors of seared pork with a luscious cherry glaze that your guests will rave about. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting weeknight meal, Cherry Pork Chops deliver impressive taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar; simmer until cherries soften and sauce thickens slightly.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added depth, substitute fresh cherries with peaches or apricots. - Enhance flavor by incorporating herbs like rosemary or thyme. - Use frozen cherries if fresh ones are unavailable; just thaw before use.