Sweet & Sour Pork Chops
Sweet & Sour Pork Chops are doused in a delicious sauce made with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup that is so irresistible on pork and served with bell peppers and pineapple.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 boneless pork chops approximately 1/2” thick
- Salt and pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 green onion diced
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Set aside.
- Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side. Then transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 140° F.
- Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, garlic and rosemary in a small saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining olive oil to the skillet used to sear the chops, over medium-high heat. When hot, add the peppers. Season with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers soften and develop a bit of color, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pineapple and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the green onion and parsley, and remove from heat.
- Remove pork chops from the oven. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
- To serve, pour the glaze over the pork chops and serve alongside the peppers and pineapple.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg