Pork Chops Agrodolce

By keenan

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops, each about 1 lb. and 1 inch thick
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. honey
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from williams-sonoma.com

Preparation

Step 1

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chops and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the honey, vinegar and thyme and cook until the liquid is thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer.

Return the pork chops to the pan, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, turning the chops occasionally and basting with the sauce, for about 15 minutes more for medium doneness. Transfer the chops to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce is syrupy, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.