Herbs de Provence Pork Chops with White Balsamic Pan Sauce

Description

Pan-seared pork chops finished with a light, glossy white balsamic pan sauce infused with Tuscan herbs for a clean, balanced, and flavorful finish.

Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 boneless pork chops
3 tablespoons Tuscan Herb Fused Olive Oil
⅓ cup 25 Star White Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

• Pat pork chops completely dry and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

• Lightly dredge pork chops in flour if using, shaking off any excess.

• Heat Tuscan Herb Fused Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

• Add pork chops and sear until deeply golden and just cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and keep warm.

• Reduce heat to medium and add 25 Star White Balsamic, scraping up the browned bits from the pan.

• Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.

• Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the warm balsamic pan sauce over the top.

• Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Chef’s Tip

Pull pork chops from the skillet as soon as they reach temperature. Resting them briefly before serving helps keep them tender and juicy.

Flavor Variations

• Use 25 Star White Balsamic for a smooth, balanced finish
• Pear White Balsamic adds soft fruit sweetness that pairs beautifully with pork
• Peach White Balsamic creates a brighter sweet-savory contrast
• Add sautéed mushrooms or shallots to deepen the pan sauce
• Finish with an extra drizzle of white balsamic just before serving for layered flavor

Pairings

Serve with roasted potatoes, green beans, sautéed spinach, wild rice, or a crisp mixed green salad.

Recipe Notes

Tuscan Herb Olive Oil provides built-in seasoning and depth, making this an easy high-flavor skillet dinner that adapts beautifully to different white balsamic profiles.