Blackberry Thyme Glazed Pork Chops

How to Make Blackberry Thyme Glazed Pork Chops

Total time: 30 min · Yields 4 servings

1. 1

   Sear the Pork

   Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned pork chops in the pan and sear without moving for 4 to 5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, then remove the chops to a plate. They will not be fully cooked through yet.

2. 2

   Sauté Aromatics

   Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the smashed garlic and half of the fresh blackberries. Use a wooden spoon to slightly crush the berries, releasing their juices and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

3. 3

   Build the Glaze

   Pour in the chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, honey, and add the thyme sprigs. Increase the heat slightly to bring the liquid to a simmer. Allow it to reduce by about half, approximately 3 to 4 minutes, until the liquid adopts a syrupy consistency.

4. 4

   Finish the Sauce

   Stir in the remaining whole blackberries and the butter. Once the butter is melted and the sauce is glossy, return the pork chops and any accumulated juices to the pan.

5. 5

   Glaze and Serve

   Spoon the sauce over the chops repeatedly for 2 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.