Blueberry Balsamic Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 boneless center loin pork chops

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• Salt and pepper to season

• ½ cup white wine or chicken stock

• ½ tsp thyme

• ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

• 4 tablespoons blueberry balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp honey

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.

2. Pan-fry the pork chops in the olive oil and garlic until thoroughly cooked, about 4-5 minutes per side. (or grill them on a gas or charcoal grill) Hold the pork chops in a warm oven.

3. Add the balsamic vinegar, wine (or stock), thyme, nutmeg, brown sugar, and honey. Simmer to reduce the volume of the sauce by half. Add the lemon juice and butter, then simmer for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and spoon the sauce over the cooked pork chops.

4. When using grilled pork chops instead of pan-fried, begin the sauce by lightly sauteing the garlic, then add the other ingredients as directed.