Balsamic Pork Chops

Cook Time: 20 Minutes ....... Prep Time: 10 Minutes    .......Makes 6 servings

Turn basic skillet pork chops into a main dish that's company-worthy by drizzling a tangy balsamic glaze over the pork and serving on a bed of long-grain and wild rice.

1 .................(6.2-ounce) package fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
3 ..................tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ..................teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 ..............teaspoon salt
1/2 ..............teaspoon pepper
6 ................ (3/4-inch-thick) boneless pork chops
2 ................ tablespoons butter or margarine
2 ................ tablespoons olive oil
2 ................ garlic cloves, pressed
1 ...............  (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
1/3 ............  cup balsamic vinegar
            **Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs**

1.        Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
2.       Combine flour, 1 teaspoon rosemary, salt, and pepper. Dredge pork chops in flour mixture.
3.       Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add pork chops, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove pork chops.
4.         Add broth and vinegar, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Cook 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pork chops, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Serve over rice. Garnish, if desired.
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