Description
Cherry Pork Chops are a delightful fusion of savory pork and sweet-tart cherries, creating an irresistible dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties. With a vibrant cherry glaze enhancing the juicy chops, this meal is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Serve alongside your choice of sides for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, then finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Season both sides of each pork chop with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the pork chops for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in pitted cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey; cook until cherries soften.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temp of at least 145°F).
- Plate the chops with extra sauce; garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider using shallots instead of onions. - For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the cherry sauce. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.