Description
Cherry Pork Chops present a delightful blend of savory pork and sweet-tart cherry sauce, creating a dish that elevates any dinner experience. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, these tender chops are finished with a glossy sauce that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear each chop for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add cherries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar; stir until combined.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the skillet to release flavorful bits. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, coating them with sauce to warm through.
- Plate the pork chops, drizzle with cherry sauce, and garnish with additional cherries if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg