These are the easiest pork chops to make and can be on the table in about 20 minutes. The secret to make them juicy and tender is to give them a good sear in melted butter and then roast them in the oven. Finish them off with an incredible sweet and sour
4 - 8 oz. bone-in pork chops, 3⁄4 - 1 inch thick, patted dry
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 T. unsalted butter
Glaze:
1⁄4 c. balsamic vinegar
3 T. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄2 t. dried oregano
1⁄2 t. dried basil
1⁄2 t. dried thyme
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Season pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste.
Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear one side of the pork chops until golden brown, 2 - 3 minutes. Flip chops over; transfer to the oven. If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, transfer the pork chops to a baking dish to roast.
Roast chops until completely cooked through, 8 - 10 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chops, but will be done when the temperature reaches 140 degrees with a thermometer inserted horizontally in the center.
While pork chops are roasting, make the sweet and sour glaze:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together vinegar, honey, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve pork chops immediately, drizzled with the sweet and sour glaze.
4 servings.