My husband loves pork chops, so I try to find new ways to use them. He calls this quick version “restaurant quality”!
—NICOLE CLAYTON PRESCOTT, AZ
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 10 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
GLAZE
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1. Sprinkle pork chops with pepper flakes, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°). Remove and keep warm.
2. In the same skillet, whisk the vinegar, honey, green onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter until melted. Serve with pork chops.