Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce
Elevate dinnertime with these irresistible Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce, a recipe that pairs juicy, golden-seared bone-in pork chops with a luxurious cherry-infused pan sauce. Bursting with the sweet-tart flavors of ripe cherries, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and fruity. Enhanced with the richness of shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme, the sauce is thickened to perfection for a velvety finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this sophisticated yet simple recipe is ideal for a romantic dinner or an elegant weeknight meal. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a delightful presentation that’s sure to wow.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 small Shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then season generously on both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the pork chops in the skillet and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tenting them with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cherries to the skillet, followed by the balsamic vinegar, honey, and chicken stock. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cook the cherry sauce for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries have softened and the liquid has slightly reduced.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cherry sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or honey, if needed.
Optionally, stir in fresh thyme leaves for an herbaceous note.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the cherry sauce over them to coat. Allow them to warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the pork chops hot with the cherry sauce draped over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 575 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
