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    Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

    Published: Apr 12, 2024 · Modified: Jun 8, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This easy Balsamic Pork Chops recipe shows you how to cook pork chops quickly and easily on the stove. The simple balsamic glaze combined with tantalizing ingredients like tomatoes, feta, and more makes this dish truly amazing!

    Balsamic glazed pork chop on a plate with white rice and topped with tomato and feta cheese.

    Why You Will Love This Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe

    • Budget-Friendly Recipe. Using simple and easy-to-find ingredients this easy dinner won't break the bank!
    • Pork Chop Lovers. These pork chops are always a hit!
    • Versatile Dish. Serve it up for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests with everything from roasted vegetables to creamy mashed potatoes.

    Looking for more easy pork chop recipes? Try Greek pork chops and easy sweet and sour pork chops next! Don't forget to choose some delicious pork chop side dishes to serve with them!

    Ingredients

    Here's a look at what you need to make balsamic vinegar pork chops.

    Ingredients to make balsamic vinegar pork chops on the table before preparing.
    • Pork Chops: Use bone-in or boneless pork chops. Choose chops that are ¾-1 inch thick for the best results. It's important to make sure your pork chops have a healthy pink hue and some marbling for extra moisture and flavor.
    • Olive Oil: I love using olive oil for cooking up these pork chops with their Mediterranean flavors.
    • Aromatics: Onions and garlic layer in some wonderful flavor for the balsamic glaze.
    • Tomatoes: Use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes for their sweet flavor and pop of color.
    • Balsamic Vinegar: Use a good quality balsamic that is rich and slightly sweet to complement the pork.
    • Butter: Adds rich flavor.
    • Cheese: Feta is my top choice to pair with the balsamic vinegar and tomatoes but goat cheese or bleu (blue) cheese will also finish off the dish nicely.
    • Basil: Use oregano, thyme or Italian seasoning will work in a pinch.

    See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact quantities of each one.

    Variations

    • Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or serve our homemade hot pepper sauce on the table.
    • Sweeten: Add honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar to the balsamic glaze for a slightly sweeter flavor.
    • Balsamic Chicken: Use chicken breasts or chicken thighs instead of pork chops. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time.
    • Add Dijon: For another layer of flavors.

    How to Make Balsamic Pork Chops

    Step 1: Cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. This stops the pork chops from curling.

    PRO TIP: Allow about 1 ½ to 2 inches between each cut along that edge and make sure they are no more than a ½ inch deep.

    Step 2: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

    Pork chops stacked on a plate with cuts in the sides.
    Pork chops laid out and seasoned with salt and pepper.

    Step 3: Cook the pork chops in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat well browned and cooked all the way through. This will take between 4 and 6 minutes minutes per side. Remove the pork chops when ready and tent loosely with foil.

    Step 4: Cook the onions in more olive oil for about 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

    Cooked pork chops in a skillet.
    Cooked onions in a skillet with tomatoes and garlic added.

    Step 5: Add the balsamic vinegar and basil to the skillet. Cook until the mixture thickens and gets somewhat syrupy. Pour any accumulated meat juices from the plate into the skillet.

    Step 6: Remove the skillet from the heat and add the butter.

    Balsamic vinegar is added to the skillet.
    Butter is added to the balsamic and tomato mixture.

    Step 7: Stir until the butter is incorporated and season with salt and pepper to your taste.

    Step 8: Serve the balsamic glaze over the pork and sprinkle with feta cheese.

    Tomato and balsamic glaze for pork chops is cooked in a skillet.
    Balsamic pork chops served up on a plate with a side of rice.

    ⭐️ Hint: Remember boneless pork chops will have a slightly quicker cook time. To prevent overcooking, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness and an internal temperature of 145°F.

    If you love recipes like this one, you may also enjoy this Hawaiian pork chops recipe or Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops.

    A fork picking up a bite of balsamic vinegar pork on a plate.

    Storage

    • Storing: Allow the pork chops to cool to room temperature before placing in an airtight container inside your refrigerator for up to 3 days for best quality or in the freezer for 3 months.
    • Reheat: For best results reheat your leftovers in the oven or stove. Place the pork chops in a baking dish or skillet with a small amount of broth or water. Place the baking dish covered with aluminum foil in a 350° F oven to cook for 20-30 minutes or heat on the stove over medium heat for 5-10 minutes. If the pork chops are frozen, thaw them overnight inside your refrigerator.

    Serving Suggestions

    This skillet pork chop dish works great with a wide range of side dishes. Here are some of our favorites.

    • Serve it up with this Boursin pasta or Risotto pasta on the side.
    • Enjoy it with a simple garden salad, roasted asparagus, green beans, carrots, or corn. This cold asparagus salad is great in the summer or you might enjoy this baked garlic butter carrots.
    • If you desire a more intense balsamic flavor, drizzle some balsamic reduction over the chops just before serving. This will intensify the glaze's sweetness and tang.

    Still need some inspiration? Try one of our favorite starch side dishes or this Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes recipe.

    Balsamic glazed pork chop topped with tomato and feta mixture.

    Tips

    • Balsamic Glaze Flavor. You can easily adjust the sweetness of the balsamic glaze to your liking. If it's too sharp, add more honey or increase the vinegar if you prefer more zing.
    • Do Not Burn the Glaze: Be careful not to burn the balsamic glaze when reducing. If it's too hot adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
    • Rest the Pork Chops: Letting your pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute.
    • Balsamic Vinegar: Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. It will make a significant difference in your glaze. It contributes to both to the complexity of flavors and the final glaze's thickness.
    • Season the Chops: Don’t forget to season your pork chops with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their natural flavors.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do to keep pork chops flat when cooking?

    All you have to do is cut slices into the side of each pork chop along the edge with the fat and silver skin. Make your cuts no more than a ½ inch deep, every 1 ½ to 2 inches along the edge. That is it! You will now have a flat pork chop!

    Is it possible to over-reduce the balsamic glaze?

    Yes, if reduced too much it can become too thick or burn, so watch it closely.

    Balsamic vinegar pork chops sliced with fork pricking into it.

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Balsamic pork chops on a plate topped with tomatoes and feta.

    Balsamic Pork Chops

    Karin and Ken
    This easy Balsamic Pork Chops recipe shows you how to cook pork chops quickly and easily on the stove. The simple balsamic glaze combined with tantalizing ingredients like tomatoes, feta, and more makes this dish truly amazing!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time, Divided 22 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Greek
    Servings 4
    Calories 449 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • large skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pork chops loin or center cut, bone or boneless, 1 inch thick 6-8 oz each
    • 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 small onion chopped or sliced
    • 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes halved
    • 2-3 tablespoons garlic minced
    • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ½ cup feta, goat or blue cheese crumbled
    • 2 tablespoons basil dried
    • salt as needed
    • pepper as needed
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash and cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. Make cuts every 1 ½ to 2 inches along that edge. The cuts should be no more than ½ an inch deep. This stops the pork chops from curling.
    • Dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances. Add pork chops and cook until well browned and cooked all the way through, between 4 and 6 minutes minutes per side.
    • Remove pork chops from your skillet and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with foil.
    • Wipe out skillet with paper towel and add some more oil. Heat, again until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it dances.
    • Add your onions and cook until softened, between 2 and 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute and then add in the balsamic vinegar and basil.
    • Cook until mixture has thickened and gets somewhat syrupy, another few minutes. Pour any accumulated meat juices from plate into the skillet.
    • Remove from heat and add butter. Continually stir until butter is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
    • Pour mixture over top of your pork and add cheese. Serve immediately with rice or whatever you prefer.

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    Notes

    • Balsamic Glaze Flavor. You can easily adjust the sweetness of the balsamic glaze to your liking. If it's too sharp, add more honey or increase the vinegar if you prefer more zing.
    • Do Not Burn the Glaze: Be careful not to burn the balsamic glaze when reducing. If it's too hot adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
    • Rest the Pork Chops: Letting your pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute.
    • Balsamic Vinegar: Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. It will make a significant difference in your glaze. It contributes to both to the complexity of flavors and the final glaze's thickness.
    • Season the Chops: Don’t forget to season your pork chops with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their natural flavors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 763IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword balsamic glazed pork chops, balsamic pork chops, balsamic vinegar pork chops
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published in October 2016. It has been updated with new images and content.

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