Sweet and saucy pork chops recipe for a delicious dinner

Ingredients for Sweet and saucy pork chops

• 2 bone-in pork rib chops (1" thick), preferably well marbled with some fat cap

• kosher salt

• 7.5 g caster sugar, divided

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 1 large shallot, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 60 ml red wine vinegar

• 3 sprigs rosemary

• 15 g drained capers

• 30 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces

How to make Sweet and saucy pork chops

1. Season the pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with ½ tsp sugar.  

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.  

3. Cook the chops undisturbed until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes.  

4. Turn the chops and cook until the second side is lightly browned, about 1 minute.  

5. Transfer the chops to a plate (they will not be fully cooked) and reduce the heat to medium.  

6. Pour the remaining 1 tbsp oil into the same frying pan and add the shallot and garlic.  

7. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.  

8. Add the vinegar and remaining 1 tsp sugar to the frying pan.  

9. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.  

10. Add the rosemary, capers, and 120 ml water to the frying pan; season with salt.  

11. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer.  

12. Add the butter and swirl the pan continuously until the sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and emulsified.  

13. Return the pork chops to the frying pan, arranging them with the darker side facing up.  

14. Simmer gently in the sauce, swirling occasionally, until the chops are cooked through, about 3 minutes (a thermometer inserted near the bone should register 60°C).  

15. Transfer the pork chops to plates and spoon the sauce over them.  

Disclaimer
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