Best 5 Balsamic Pork Chops With Quinoa Recipes

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Balsamic pork chops with quinoa is a flavorful and nutritious meal that is easy to prepare. The combination of sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar, tender pork chops, and fluffy quinoa creates a delightful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best balsamic pork chops with quinoa, including step-by-step instructions, ingredient suggestions, and cooking tips. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious and satisfying recipe!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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The tangy sauce and restaurant-quality flavor and appearance prompted one taste tester to say, "I wish my mom made chops like this when I was growing up!" -Sandy Sherman, Chester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Return chops to the pan; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove chops to a serving plate and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Stir remaining butter into skillet until melted. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SIMPLY DELICIOUS BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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I found this recipe in one of my old cookbooks at home here. It's all Andrea's fault I am on a Balsamic kick !!!

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fine chopped shallots or 3 tablespoons onions
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

Steps:

  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In nonstick 12 inch skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Cook chops 4 minutes one side, turn over and cook 3 minutes the other side. Transfer to platter and keep warm. Increase heat to high. Stir shallot into pan juices; cook 1 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar and cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 247.9, Sodium 478, Carbohydrate 18.4, Sugar 16.5, Protein 80.1

SHEET-PAN HONEY-BALSAMIC PORK CHOP DINNER



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A sweet-and-savory glaze elevates the humble pork chop to weeknight staple status, especially when paired with crisp-tender broccoli and roasty sweet potatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
4 boneless pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir to coat. Place on pan. Bake 25 minutes.
  • In same bowl, mix broccoli, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Remove pan from oven; stir or turn potatoes, and arrange broccoli on pan with potatoes. Bake 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season pork chops with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • In small bowl, mix honey, mustard and vinegar. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the honey glaze.
  • Remove pan from oven; add pork chops to pan. Brush pork chops with remaining honey glaze. Roast 18 to 22 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads at least 145°F, and vegetables are browned and tender.
  • Spoon reserved 2 tablespoons honey glaze on pork chops. Serve pork chops with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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My husband loves pork chops, so I try to find new ways to use them. He calls this version "restaurant quality!" -Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 10 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
GLAZE:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper flakes, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°). Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, whisk the vinegar, honey, green onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter until melted. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Fat 41g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

BALSAMIC GARLIC CROCK POT PORK CHOPS



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I wanted to make crock pot pork chops but am not that fond of sweet barbecue sauce... so, inspired by Kari's stomach-popping chops recipe, here's what I came up with! Darn tasty!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pork chops, each about 1/2 inch thick
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic
1 celery rib, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice (lemon juice okay)
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons arrowroot
2 tablespoons cool water

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except water and cornstarch (or arrowroot) to the crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 hours, then check meat and vegetables for done-ness; remove bay leaf.
  • When meat and veggies are to your preferred texture (about 5 1/2 hours), whisk cornstarch and water together, stir into crock pot, re-cover pot and cook for 30 additional minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Please note: depending on the size and age of your crock pot, cooking times may vary; older crock pots tend to cook a little faster than the newer ones (if you know your pot cooks at a low temp, you might want to turn it to high after 4 hours).

Tips:

  • When choosing pork chops, look for ones that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. However, balsamic vinegar will give the pork chops a richer, more complex flavor.
  • To make the quinoa, use a ratio of 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water or broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • You can add other vegetables to the quinoa, such as chopped broccoli, carrots, or zucchini. This will make a more complete and nutritious meal.
  • Serve the balsamic pork chops with the quinoa and your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Balsamic pork chops with quinoa is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the quinoa is a healthy and filling side dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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