Pork Loin Chops with Simple Savory Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these succulent Pork Loin Chops with Simple Savory Sauce. In just 35 minutes, this recipe combines golden-seared pork chops with a rich and flavorful sauce made from garlic-infused butter, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a hint of thyme. The silky sauce, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, enhances every bite of juicy pork for a dish that feels elegant yet is incredibly easy to prepare. Perfectly suited for a comforting meal, these pork loin chops pair wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables. With its quick preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors, this recipe is ideal for everything from busy family dinners to intimate gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork loin chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Pat the pork loin chops dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the pork loin chops.
Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and release any browned bits.
Stir in the dried thyme and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the skillet while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the pork to absorb the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the pork loin chops immediately, drizzled with the savory sauce. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.0 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 2914 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 202.4 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3488 mg | 74% | |
*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.
