Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops
Tender pork chops coated in a simple balsamic glaze made with balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, and pantry seasonings. This is an easy main dish – it only takes about 20 minutes!
These balsamic pork chops are so easy – 20 minutes easy – and the best kind of main dish. They’re easy enough for a regular o’ weeknight dinner but are not out of place if you want something a little fancier for those fancy times like holidays or other special occasions. They work either way.
This recipe starts with bone-in pork chops and finishes with a super simple honey-Dijon-balsamic glaze. That flavor combo is delicious – it’s a little sweet and a little tangy with a little smidge of heat from the mustard. It works so well with the chops.
Ingredients
- Bone-in pork chops: Look for ones about 1/2″ inch thick. You can use thicker ones if you like, but you will need to adjust the cooking time.
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Dijon mustard: You can use other kinds of mustard, too. I think grainy or spicy brown mustard would work well in the glaze.
- Garlic
- Dried thyme: Or other dried herbs like chives, oregano, or Italian seasoning.
- Olive oil and unsalted butter: Only a tablespoon of each!
- Salt and pepper
- Parsley: For garnish, if you like.
How to Make Balsamic Pork Chops
☑️ Make the Balsamic Glaze
Whisk the vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, and dried herbs in a small bowl.
☑️ Season the Pork Chops
Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel, then season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
☑️ Brown the Chops
Heat the oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chops and brown them on both sides.
☑️ Simmer the Glaze
Lower the heat and add the glaze. Simmer the pork chops in the glaze for a few minutes or until the glaze has thickened. Spoon the glaze over the chops.
Garnish with the parsley for serving!
Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops
These easy balsamic pork chops are ready in 20 minutes! This main dish has bone-in pork chops glazed with a simple honey-balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 pork chops 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 (1/2″ thick) bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, place the pork chops in the pan and cook them on both sides until browned about two to three minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the sauce over the pork chops. Tilt the pan so the sauce covers the bottom of the pan evenly.
- Cook the pork chops in the sauce for three to four minutes or until the internal temperature is 145°F and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the chops from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve them with the sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with parsley if using.
Notes
You can use boneless pork chops, but you will need to adjust the cooking time if they are thicker than 1/2″.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with glaze
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 14.8g
- Sodium: 705mg
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 8.7g
- Cholesterol: 35.1mg
The nutrition is an estimate only. It was calculated using Nutrifox, an online nutrition calculator.
More Recipes with Balsamic
- Balsamic Mushroom Pasta
- Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
- Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Tomato and Pickled Beet Salad
Happy cooking,
