This recipe takes simple boneless pork chops, and gives them a fancy makeover with the help of a raspberry balsamic reduction, with limited effort or money on your part.
Ingredients:
Pork Chops with a Raspberry Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Sage
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Pepper
- 4 4 Oz Boneless Pork Loin Chops
- 1 Tbs Butter
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Raspberry Jam
- 4 Tbs Orange juice
- 3 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine thyme, sage, salt, and pepper, and slightly crush with the back of a spoon.
- Rub evenly over pork chops.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet.
- Cook pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until center is just barely pink.
- Remove from skillet, place on a plate, cover with tin foil to keep warm, and set aside.
- In the skillet, combine raspberry jam, orange juice, and vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce is reduced to desired consistency. (Note: Sauce will thicken as it cools.)
Tip: The sauce by itself is far too strong, so don't be turned off if you taste it without the pork. Once added to the meat, it's the perfect of sweet and tartness.
