Showing posts with label Balsamic Pork Chops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Balsamic Pork Chops. Show all posts

Saturday, April 5, 2014

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.
Heart healthy

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Balsamic Pork Chops

Prep: 10 minutes ...  Cook: 20 minutes ... Serves 6

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.
Heart healthy