Basalmic Cherry Pork Chops

From Jamie and Bobby Deen and Parade magazine

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 3  cups frozen cherries, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chicken stock
• 3  tablespoons  cold butter, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus extra to taste
• 4 (6 ounce)  pork chops

Directions

1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar; cook for 30 seconds. Add cherries and stock. Cook over high until liquid is thick and slightly syrupy, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in butter, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Transfer half of glaze to a separate bowl.
2. Coat chops with remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush chops with cherry glaze.
3. Preheat grill to high and oil the grate. Grill chops 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
4. Let chops sit for 5 minutes. Top with remaining cherry glaze.