Description
Savor the amazing flavors of Balsamic Pork Chops with Cauli Mash. This dish features thick, juicy pork chops complemented by a rich balsamic sauce and creamy cauliflower mash. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a homemade favorite that’s hard to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick cut pork chops
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon each: butter and olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon each: cornstarch and cold water
- minced parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 8-10 minutes until golden on both sides. If there's a fat cap, brown that as well. Set the chops on a plate after searing.
- Remove excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then pour in balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, and brown sugar, and bring to a boil, scraping the pan.
- Return the pork chops to the pan, cover it, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F, about five minutes.
- Take the chops out. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then stir into the pan until the sauce thickens. Return the pork chops to the sauce and serve with minced parsley on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the pork chops marinate in the balsamic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional seasoning.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg