Create restaurant style pork chops with a sweet, tangy raspberry balsamic reduction sauce. This recipe uses simple pan searing for juicy results.
Author:julianmaxwell
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Pan Searing and Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. If your chops are thick, transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and set aside to rest, covering loosely with foil.
While the chops rest, prepare the glaze. In the same skillet (or a small saucepan), combine the raspberries, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, gently mashing the berries with a spoon as they soften.
Continue to cook until the sauce has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon. This is your balsamic reduction sauce for meat.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the butter until melted and smooth. If using, add the rosemary sprig for 2 minutes, then remove it.
Spoon the warm raspberry balsamic glaze generously over the rested pork chops before serving.
Notes
For thicker chops, you may need to increase the oven baking time to reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
If you prefer a smoother glaze, press the finished sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
Pair these sweet and savory pork chops with roasted asparagus or creamy mashed potatoes.