Jalapeno-Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

By Mjcullinan

Ingredients

• 1/4 c red jalapeno jelly
• 2 T balsamic vinegar
• 2 Large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 pork chops
• 1 T olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place a large cast iron or heavy skillet in cold oven. Preheat oven to 400 F. For the glaze place jelly in a small saucepan. Heat just until melted; remove from heat. Stir in vinegar, garlic, rosemary and cumin; set aside.

2. Season chops with salt and pepper to taste. Remove skillet from oven. Add oil and chops; cook chops 45 seconds per side to sear. Return pan to oven; bake 10 to 15 min or until 140 F. Remove pan from oven.

3. Spoon glaze over chops and return to oven. Turn off oven; let chops stand in hot oven 5 min. Remove from oven and serve.