Spiced Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Glaze (Agrodolce)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 4 (8-ounce) boneless pork chops, about 1 1/2 inches thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, pale green and white parts only, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, at room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pork: In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste, and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes.
- Add the pork to the pan and cook until cooked through.
- for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or Remove the pork from the pan, cover loosely with foil, and set aside.
- Glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, honey, garlic, scallions, and rosemary to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey has dissolved.
- Simmer for 9 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Arrange the pork chops on a platter and drizzle with the glaze.
olive oil, pork chops, kosher salt, red pepper, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, scallions, rosemary, unsalted butter, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/spiced-pork-chops-with-sweet-and-sour-glaze-agrodolce-recipe.html (may not work)