For today’s Mindful Meat Mondays we are exceedingly proud to bring to you one of our favorite and premier ranches who just so happens to be a celebrated catering company of many years as well. We bring to you today’s deliciously humane offering from our dear friends John and Marina Backes of Circle B Ranch and Marina’s Kitchen. You can see all on their website Circle B Ranch. Please do NOT miss their blog!
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Pork Chops with Balsamic-Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 (10-oz) bone-in center-cut loin pastured pork chops
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 cloves organic garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh organic rosemary
- 1 tbsp. organic olive oil
- 2 cups sliced fresh organic strawberries
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. organic honey
Instructions
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; rub with garlic and rosemary.
- Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pork chops to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and pork chops.
- Add strawberries, vinegar, and honey to skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Place one pork chop on each of 3 plates; top evenly with strawberry mixture.
