Spiced Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Glaze (Agrodolce)

By á-164749

Ingredients

• Pork:
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
• 4 (8 oz) boneless pork chops about 1 1/2 inch thick
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Glaze:
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 scallions, pale green and white parts only, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, at room temperature

Preparation

Step 1

Pork:
In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Season the chops with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add pork to the pan and cook through, about 5-6 minutes each side. Remove from pan, cover loosely with foil and set aside.

Glaze:
In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, honey, garlic, scallions and rosemary to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until honey is dissolved. Simmer 9 minutes or until slightly reduced.
Remove pan from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle over pork chops.