Bourbon Blackberry Pork Chops
Savor the delicious flavors of Bourbon Blackberry Pork Chops, featuring a tangy blackberry glaze that transforms simple dinners.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 502kcal
Ingredients
Blackberry Glaze
- ½ cup (72 g) blackberry preserves
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Pork Chops
- 1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops, about 4 chops, ¾ to 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups (216 g) fresh blackberries, divided
- fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- To a medium bowl, add the blackberry preserves, water, bourbon, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined. Set aside.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and paprika. Season both sides of the pork chops with the seasoning mixture.
- To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Transfer the cooked pork chops to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add 1 cup of the fresh blackberries. (Reserve ½ cup of blackberries for serving.) Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the blackberries begin to soften and release their juices.
- Pour the prepared blackberry glaze into the skillet with the blackberries. Stir gently to coat the berries, then simmer the glaze for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the pork chops and let them simmer for 1-2 minutes, just until warmed through and coated in the sauce.
- To serve, spoon the blackberry glaze over the pork chops and garnish with the reserved fresh blackberries and fresh thyme.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chop with glaze | Calories: 502kcal