Easy Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Glaze

Pork chops that are the easiest and most delicious you’ve ever had, ready in just 20 minutes. That’s a deal you can’t refuse!

In July 2011, I cooked these chops for the very first time. It’s been four years. The old photos didn’t do it justice, so I made the dish again to let you know that it needs to be prepared as soon as possible. Preferably, tonight.

These are the easiest chops to make ever. They only take 20 minutes from start to finish. The sweet-sour glaze is incredible. You will want to drink it all up. Save some to go with the pork chops, as they’re a match made in heaven.

Ingredients

• Pork chops 8 ounces, bone-in, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
• To taste, add Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
• Two tablespoons of unsalted butter

For the SWEET AND SOUR GLAZE

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• Honey 3 Tablespoons
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• Half a teaspoon of dried oregano
• Half a teaspoon of dried basil
• Half a teaspoon of dried thyme
• Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes crushed
• To taste, add Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pork chops can be seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add the pork chops to the pan and sear on both sides for about 2 minutes.
• Roast in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F. This should take 8-10 minutes. *
• For the sweet-and-sour glaze, combine the balsamic, honey, oregano, and basil in a small pan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
• Serve the pork chops with a sweet-sour glaze immediately.