Cherry Balsamic Pork Chops
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions: www.kitchen-concoctions.com
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4
2 pounds boneless pork chops
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper,
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup red onion, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cherry preserves
1/3 cup beef broth
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and dried herbs then brown in the hot butter until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
While the pork chops are baking, melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and cherries. Cook until the onion has begun to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, cherry preserves and beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve cherry sauce over pork chops.