Balsamic Plum Glazed Pork Chops

Balsamic Plum Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• ¼ cup port wine
• 4 tablespoons Celia's Traditional balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup plum preserves
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan.
3. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots and garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add port and vinegar to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and plum preserves; cook for 30 seconds or until smooth, stirring constantly. Return pork to pan coating the pork constantly; cook a couple minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.