BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHIPS ENJOY DAN:

               BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHOPS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

PORK CHOPS:

4 bone-in center cut pork chops

olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

BALSAMIC MAPLE GLAZE:

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4-cup Vermont pure maple syrup

2 tablespoon beef broth

2 garlic cloves smashed

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 spring EACH fresh rosemary and thyme

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

MAKING THE GLAZE:

1.    In a skillet, combine all glaze ingredients.

2.   Heat over medium-heat until it reaches a low-boil.

3.   Cook until sauce reduces, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

COOKING THE PORK CHOPS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Place the cast-iron in the preheated oven.

2.   Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then rub with oil and season with salt and pepper.

3.   Remove the skillet from oven and place on a medium-high burner.

4.   Place chops in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes to sear.

5.   Brush pork with glaze; flip and glaze the other side.

6.   Transfer skillet back to the oven.

7.   Bake until internal temperature is 140 about 5- 8 minutes.

8.   Transfer pork chops to a plate, tent with aluminum foil and let rest 5 minutes.

9.   Serve pork chops with a bit of the glaze drizzled over the top.

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