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seared porkchops with a drizzle of savory blueberry balsamic sauce

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Savory Blueberry Balsamic Sauce

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • For the pork chops
  • 2-3 Bone-in Center Cut Pork Chops
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Paprika
  • Onion powder
  • Olive oil for the pan
  • Butter
  • Fresh rosemary 1 sprig
  • For the blueberry sauce
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 5-8 minutes per side, until a deep gold crust forms. Briefly sear the fat cap to render and crisp.
  • Add butter and rosemary to the pan. Tilt the skillet and baste the pork chops with the melted butter for about 2-3 minutes.
  • In the same pan, add the shallots and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant. Add blueberries, salt, pepper, honey and balsamic vinegar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a few minutes until the berries begin to burst. Lightly mash some of the blueberries with a fork for a thicker texture, leaving some whole for a fresh pop.
  • Spoon the warm blueberry sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.
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