Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Cherry Tomatoes

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops with Cherry Tomatoes.

1. Step 1

   Start by generously seasoning your pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides, ensuring they’re well-coated for maximum flavor.

2. Step 2

   In a large skillet, warm up a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. Step 3

   Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned pork chops and let them sizzle for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they’re nearly cooked through.

4. Step 4

   Once done, carefully remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside, keeping all those delicious drippings in the pan.

5. Step 5

   Next, add a teaspoon of olive oil to the drippings and lower the heat to medium.

6. Step 6

   Toss in some minced onion and sauté it until it turns translucent, which should take around 5 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Then, stir in minced garlic and let it cook for another minute or two until it becomes fragrant and fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

8. Step 8

   Once that’s ready, transfer this savory onion and garlic mixture to a bowl.

9. Step 9

   Now, pour another teaspoon of olive oil into the skillet and crank the heat back up to medium-high.

10. Step 10

    Add in the cherry tomatoes, stirring occasionally as they cook.

11. Step 11

    You want them to get a nice sear on all sides and for their skins to start cracking, which should take about 10 minutes.

12. Step 12

    To enhance their sweetness, sprinkle a bit of brown sugar over the tomatoes and give them a good stir.

13. Step 13

    Carefully pour bourbon over the tomatoes, allowing the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.

14. Step 14

    Let it cook for about 2 minutes to let some of the alcohol evaporate, creating a rich flavor.

15. Step 15

    Then, add the onion and garlic mixture back into the skillet along with some beef broth.

16. Step 16

    Bring everything back to a simmer and let it cook until the liquid reduces by half and the tomatoes are soft, which should take around 5 minutes.

17. Step 17

    Finally, return the pork chops to the skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated.

18. Step 18

    Cook them for an additional 3 minutes on each side, or until they’re no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer shows 145°F (63°C).

19. Step 19

    When everything is perfectly cooked, serve the pork chops topped with the luscious bourbon-infused tomatoes and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

20. Step 20

    Enjoy this delightful dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends!.