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Flavorful Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops Recipe Easy Dinner with Green Beans

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A quick and easy balsamic glazed pork chops recipe paired with sautéed green beans, perfect for a flavorful and fuss-free weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Trim the green beans by snapping or cutting off the tough ends, rinse and set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 cloves minced garlic until sugar dissolves. (3 minutes)
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. (10 minutes)
  5. Lower heat to medium, pour balsamic mixture over pork chops. Simmer, spooning glaze over meat until syrupy and thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Pork should reach 145°F internal temperature. (7 minutes)
  6. While pork glazes, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in another pan over medium heat. Add green beans, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Stir in butter if using. (7 minutes)
  7. Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve pork chops with green beans and drizzle extra glaze on top. (3 minutes)

Notes

Do not crowd the pan when searing pork chops to ensure a good crust. Stir glaze frequently to avoid burning. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking pork. For dairy-free, omit butter or use plant-based alternative. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen. Multitask by prepping green beans while pork sears.

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