It’s been eight years since I’ve cooked with Balsamic vinegar and I have no idea why it’s been so long. It may have taken awhile to get back here but it’s as good as I remember. It wasn’t drastically different in taste which was comforting yet had a unique tanginess that brought some variety to a normal recipe. Why Braised Balsamic Pork Loin Chop? The last time I cooked with balsamic vinegar I braised drumsticks and they were absolutely delicious. I guess I wanted to try my hand at something new yet easy to prepare. Needless to say I’m winning with both recipes.
Simple is sometimes better.
In Jamaica we love our food to be really flavourful, spicy and brown. We fear pale food that could indicate under preparation. However, you can use just a few ingredients that still provide really unique flavour and balsamic vinegar is one of them. This is very easy to make. A few good pork loin chops, salt and a couple other herbs and spices are all you need to get a great meal going. Voila! you’ve got yourself Braised Balsamic Pork Loin Chop for the family.
What goes well with Braised Balsamic Pork Loin Chop?
Like any other pork recipe you have a lot of great options. Quinoa or rice are good options that will round it out to be a hearty meal. Just imagine it drizzled with that balsamic pork gravy. Mashed potato is another excellent option that brings comfort to any meal. Buttery seasoned steamed veggies are also great if you’re on the low carb trend, probably minus the butter. I enjoyed my Balsamic Pork Loin with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli and I felt really good about myself. I enjoyed this meal and I know you will too.
Now that we have our ingredients ready and we know what we want. No need to wait anymore, Let’s get cooking.
Braised Balsamic Pork Loin Chop
Course: EntréeDifficulty: Easy3
servings20
minutes30
minutesIngredients
Salt, 3/4 tsp. (Pantry Item)
Sugar 1 tbsp. (Pantry Item)
Onion Powder 1 tsp. (Pantry Item)
Paprika, 1/2 tsp. (Pantry Item)
All purpose, 1/2 tsp. (Pantry Item)
Small Onion chopped (Pantry Item)
3 Cloves Garlic (Pantry Item)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1tbsp. (Pantry Item)
Water 1/2 cup (Pantry Item)
Jerk Seasoning 1/2 tsp. (Pantry Item)
3 Pork Loin Chop
Balsamic Vinegar, 1/4 cup
Vegetable Oil 2tbsp. (Pantry Item)
Directions
- In a small bowl add paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, jerk seasoning, olive oil and water to create a paste.
- Wash pork chop with water and vinegar, rinse and drain. Add to a zip lock bag and add paste. Seal the bag and mix the paste on the pork, make certain its thoroughly coated. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- On medium heat a pan with 2 tbsp. vegetable oil. Brown pork chops on each side for 2-3 minutes then remove from the pot.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot and 1/2 cup of water to deglaze.
- Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and heat for a minute. Return pork chops to the pot. Base the top of the pork chops with the gravy then cover. Cook for 10- 15 Minutes.
- Serve Hot.
Price Range: $1,500 JMD. (Price range based on type of supermarket, brand and season. Does not include Pantry Items and tax)
Eating in can be easy on the pocket yet just as fun and tasty as dining out. Enjoy!
Brawta: Balsamic Vinegar. (Non pantry ingredients that are leftovers for future use.)