Grilled Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup minced shallot; a 3-inch cinnamon stick; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 pound sour cherries (about 3 cups), pitted; 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste; eight 1-inch-thick boneless pork chops; vegetable oil for rubbing chops

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup minced shallot
a 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound sour cherries (about 3 cups), pitted
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
eight 1-inch-thick boneless pork chops
vegetable oil for rubbing chops

1
In a heavy saucepan boil the vinegar with the sugar over moderate heat until the mixture is reduced to a glaze.
2
Add the wine, the shallot, and the cinnamon stick and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
3
Add the broth and the cherries and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
4
Stir the cornstarch mixture, add enough of it to the sauce, stirring, to thicken the sauce to the desired consistency, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes.
5
Discard the cinnamon stick, stir in the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste, and keep the sauce warm, covered.
6
Pat the chops dry with paper towels, rub both sides of each chop with the oil, and season the chops with salt and pepper.
7
Grill the chops on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until they are just cooked through.
8
Transfer the pork chops to a platter and spoon the sauce over them.

160

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 cup dry red wine, 1/4 cup minced shallot, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce

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