Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
BreaK the weeknight doldrums with my easy to make recipe. Balsamic Vinegar, Maple Syrup and Tamari, make up this flavorful marinade for my Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops. It's a great way to liven up those tired old pork chops!
Servings: 4
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 4 in Bone Pork Chops - Organic if possible
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup tamari sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic flattened
- ½ cup water optional
Instructions
- Blend together all the ingredients, except the water.
- Place the pork chops in a large bowl or baking pan and pour marinade over them
- if the mix does not cover the chops almost completely add in a little water to until it does. (the pan should be just big enough to hold the chops touching)
- Allow pork chops to marinate 2-4 hours
- Heat saute pan until very hot using a paper towel dipped in oil, lightly coat the pan, or use pan spray.
- Place the chops into the pan and allow them to remain on that side for at least two minutes, or until sugars in marinade caramelize ( you want the side to sear and get dark in color)
- Turn over pork chops and allow the other side to sear and caramelize (2-4 minutes)
- At this point the pork chops should almost be done.
- Turn over chops one last time and add two tablespoons of the marinade to the pan, after one minute remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve pork chops with your favorite sides
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2565mg | Potassium: 171mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.8mg