Pork Chops with Pomegranate Glaze
Description
These pork chops are so easy to prepare, you can make them in 30 minutes. They make a beautiful presentation and are so delicious, they are perfect for holidays or for when company comes.
Ingredients
4 bone-in center cut pork chops, about 1-inch thick
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 T. olive oil
3 T. finely chopped shallots
1 1/2 c. pomegranate juice
1 T. honey
1 T. balsamic vinegar
2 sprigs thyme
1 T. cold, unsalted butter
2 T. chopped parsley, for garnish
seeds from 1 pomegranate, for garnish
Directions
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Generously sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil; add the pork chops; cook for 3 - 5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown on both sides and a thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 145 degrees F.
Transfer chopes to a platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil while maing the glaze.
Glaze:
Discard all but a thin layer of oil from the skillet; return the skillet to the heat. Add the shallots; cook, stirring, for 45 seconds, scraping up any browned bits that have stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
Add the pomegranate juice, honey, vinegar and thyme; cook for 5 - 7 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Remove the skillet from the heat. Discard the thyme sprigs. Whisk in the butter.
Transfer pork chops to a serving platter. Spoon the glaze over tops.
Serve, garnished with parsley and pomegranate seeds.
4 servings.