Glazed Pork Chops
Serves: 4
Estell Schumm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
55
Sweetness
42
Sourness
47
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
2
In a large oven-safe saute pan over high heat, heat the olive oil until oil ripples
3
Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper and crushed red pepper flakes
4
Sear the chops, presentation side down, until browned
5
Then flip and cook until the other side is browned
6
If the chops are more than 2 inches thick, sear them on the sides as well, using tongs to hold them
7
Once a uniform sear is achieved, remove the pan from the heat and pour the syrup over the chops
8
Cook in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm to the touch
9
A meat thermometer should register 150 degrees F
10
When fully cooked, remove the pan from oven and place it over a burner on high heat for a minute to thicken the glaze
11
Flip the chops so they are evenly coated and serve immediately