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Sweet and Saucy Pork Chops

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1" Thick bone-in center cut pork chops (look for the most marbled ones you can find, preferably with some fat cap too)
  • kosher shalt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Season pork chops with salt and sprinkle evenly with ½ 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 ½ 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°).
  • Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon sauce over.
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