These easy, skillet-fried pork chops with balsamic and dijon are an awesome weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
2pounds1" thick bone-in or boneless pork chops
½cupall-purpose flour
2teaspoonsgranulated garlic or garlic powder
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2tablespoonsbutter
Glaze Ingredients
¼cuplight brown sugar
¼cupbalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsdijon mustard
Instructions
Stir together the flour, garlic, salt, and pepper in a pie plate or flat-bottomed bowl. Place the flour mixture and the pork chops next to the stove.
Heat the butter over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Allow the butter to foam and brown slightly. Swirl the butter to coat the pan.
Dredge each pork chop through the flour mixture on all sides and then place the chops in the hot skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes.
Stir together the brown sugar, balsamic, and mustard. Set aside next to the stove. Flip the chops over, they should be golden brown. Pour half the balsamic sauce over them and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Flip the pork chops once more and pour the remaining sauce on the pork chops. Cover with a lid and cook on low for 2-8 more minutes. Test for doneness with a meat thermometer. When the pork reaches 145°F, it is done.
Remove to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Pour any pan juices over the meat. If the remaining glaze in the pan is too thick to pour, add a tablespoon or two of water or broth to the pan, and whisk it smooth before drizzling it over the pork chops.
Notes
The cooking time for the pork chops will vary a good bit depending on the thickness and whether the pork chops are bone-in or boneless. I recommend testing for doneness with a meat thermometer. You can pick up a very inexpensive one for about $5 or for about $30 you can buy the same digital thermometer that I use and love.145°F with a 3-minute rest provides the optimal eating experience and is the minimum safe internal pork cooking temperature provided by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.