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Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

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Serves: 4

Prep time: 20 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes


Macros/per serving:

185 total calories

7.6 grams of fat

6.7 grams of net carbs

23.6 grams of protein


Ingredients

  • 2 pork chops

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp dried basil

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper



Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

  2. In a small saucepan, mix the balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, and thyme.

  3. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer until it becomes a paste-like substance.

  4. Sear the pork chops on both sides in an oven-safe skillet (preferably iron).

  5. Brush the pork chops with the glaze and set in the oven to roast for up to 8 minutes.