SWEET-AND-SAUCY PORK CHOPS

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This easy weeknight dinner recipe uses sugar to create succulent, caramelized pork chops in record time.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Pork     Quick & Easy     Capers     Garlic     Pork Chop     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1"-thick) bone-in pork rib chops (look for the most marbled ones you can find, preferably with some fat cap too)
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 sprigs rosemary
1 Tbsp. drained capers
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. sugar. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chops, undisturbed, until well browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook just until second side is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer chops to a plate (they won't be fully cooked); reduce heat to medium.
  • Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil into same skillet and add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and remaining 1 tsp. sugar to skillet. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until vinegar is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add rosemary, capers, and 1/2 cup water to skillet; season with salt. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a very low simmer. Add butter and swirl pan continuously (and vigorously) until sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
  • Return pork chops to skillet, arranging darker side up. Simmer gently in sauce, swirling occasionally, until chops are cooked through, about 3 minutes (a thermometer inserted near the bones should register 135°F).
  • Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon sauce over.

Rita Chinasa
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Maisha Khan
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Elvin Ferrer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Florence Abosedeoye
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This recipe was just okay. The pork chops were a little dry and the sauce was a little too sweet. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Giselle Felipe
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I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster! The pork chops were tough and the sauce was bland. I don't know what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


Nansubuga Sarah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, a great recipe that I will definitely make again.


Rahat Faruki
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Deshaun / Kakashi
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiffany Adams
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joao victor Pereira da silva
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This recipe was just okay. The pork chops were a little dry and the sauce was a little too sweet. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Bernadette Linnane
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I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster! The pork chops were tough and the sauce was bland. I don't know what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


Ty Davis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, a great recipe that I will definitely make again.


Precious Mkpe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Calder Rowe
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Nadir
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Arbabali Arbabali
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My family loved this! I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was a quick and easy weeknight meal that everyone enjoyed.