Balsamic-Plum Glazed Pork Chops - Cooking Light

By á-46

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1/4 cup port wine
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup plum preserves
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan.

Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots and garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add port and vinegar to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and plum preserves; cook for 30 seconds or until smooth, stirring constantly. Return pork to pan; cook 30 seconds or until desired degree of doneness, turning to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.