Balsamic and Cherry Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• Divided
• 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Center-cut Loin Pork Chops (4 Chops
• About 6 Oz. Each)
• 3/4 teaspoons Coarse Salt
• Divided
• 1/2 teaspoons Freshy Ground Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Finely Diced Shallots
• 2 cloves Fresh Garlic
• Minced
• 1/4 cups Ruby Port Wine
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 cups Cherry Preserves

Instructions

1. 1.
2. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and all of the pepper.
4. 2.
5. Add pork to the pan; cook for 3 1/2 minutes on each side.
6. Then remove the pork from the pan.
7. 3.
8. Melt the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
9. Add shallots and garlic to the pan; saute for 30 seconds.
10. 4.
11. Add port and vinegar to the pan; cook for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
12. 5.
13. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cherry preserves; cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until smooth.
14. Return the pork to the pan; cook for 30 seconds or until desired degree of doneness, turning to coat.
15. Serve immediately.