Strawberry Balsamic Pork Chops

These strawberry balsamic pork chops in a sweetly tart glaze are a one-skillet dish that takes full advantage of how well fruit and pork go together, and the delicious combination of strawberries and balsamic vinegar. You can adjust the sweetness by using as much or as little honey as you like. Serve with a crusty, buttery bread and a simple tossed salad.

overhead view of skillet with strawberry-balsamic glazed pork chops
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

  • 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • several fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra for garnish

  • 4 (3/4-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops

Directions

  1. Melt 1 1ablespoon unsalted butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook until mixture is bubbly and fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Add sliced strawberries, honey, a pinch of salt, and fresh thyme sprigs, to taste to the skillet. Stir, and cook until strawberries are softened and the liquid has thickened slightly, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into a small bowl, remove thyme sprigs, and set aside.

  3. Wipe out the skillet, return to the burner, add the remaining butter, and pour in olive oil.

  4. Pat chops dry;  season to taste with salt and pepper. When butter stops bubbling, add seasoned chops and cook until browned on each side, 1 to 3 minutes. Add strawberry mixture to the skillet, and turn each chop to coat with the liquid. Stack strawberries on top of each chop.

  5. Simmer until an instant read thermometer inserted near the center of chops reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467 Calories
28g Fat
17g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 198mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 78mg 86%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 729mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.