(No matter what I tried I couldn't get a good photo of this pork chop.)
The brining of the chops takes a little time but otherwise this dish is really quick to put together. The sauce had a great sweet & tart flavor that complimented the pork really well. The brine doesn't add a ton of flavor but it certainly keeps the pork chops juicy, something that has been problem for us in the past.
Pork Chops with Pomegranate Balsamic Sauce
2 T brown sugar
2 T kosher salt
1/4 c sherry vinegar
1 1/2 c cold water
pepper
2 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
2 1/2 T unsalted butter
1 T sugar
2 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 c pomegranate juice
In the morning you are planning to cook the pork chop put the brown sugar, salt, sherry vinegar, water & a good grind of fresh pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Massage a bit to dissolve the sugar & salt. Add the pork chops & seal the bag getting out as much air as possible. Place in a bowl incase of leaks & put in the refrigerator for about 8 hours turning from time to time.
Remove the pork chops from the brine, rinse with cold water & pat dry. Pepper both sides (Do not add more salt as the brine will have added plenty.) Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops & cook for about 6 minutes per side, basting with the butter occasionally.
When the pork is done remove it to a plate & tent with foil to keep it warm. Add the sugar, balsamic vinegar & pomegranate juice to the hot skillet. Stir & bring to a boil. Keep stirring until thick. Whisk in the last 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
Serve the sauce over the chops.
2 servings
Have a fantastic holiday weekend everyone!
8 comments:
POM and pork always pair so well together don't they?
Ohhh..I need to make this. I got my case of POM in the mail!
Meat is always hard to photograph but I think you've done a good job, it looks delicious!
That looks really good - I don't often do pork chops because they usually come out dry and wooden when I do, but I think these must be so succulent and juicy!
Actually I was thinking that was a good photo. I was thinking it was close up and I wish my lens would get that close.
It does look very juicy and succulent. I love the pomegranate ideas and I bet POM does too!
Oooh, I just got my POM juice and was thinking of what to do with it...
Sounds delicious! I've seen a lot of POM juice around the blogosphere lately and I can't wait to use mine.
I made pork chops for the first time last week and used a cranberry based marinade that was delicious.
Yum, a double-whammy of healthy goodness - balsamic and pom juice!
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