Balsamic Pork Chops

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (1-1/2 lbs.)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Directions

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat just until smoking. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Transfer to platter; cover loosely with foil and keep warm.

2. Add shallots to pan; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broth, vinegar, and thyme; cook, stirring, over high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Pour over chops. Makes 4 servings.