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title: Cherry Balsamic Pork Chops
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cherry-balsamic-pork-chops-60a5165d6b439b66995c089f
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Sodium Smart
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1508
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 450
  protein: 6
  fat: 24
  saturated fat: 9
  carbohydrates: 51
  sugar: 20
  fiber: 4
  cholesterol: 30
  sodium: 15
  potassium: 270
  calcium: 50
  iron: 2
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the cherry balsamic sauce, calling it delicious and a perfect match for the tender pork chops.
  - theme: Texture
    text: While most enjoyed the juicy pork, a few found their chops slightly tough; cooking time may need adjusting.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pork%20Recipes/Pork%20Chops/cherry-balsamic-pork-chops.avif"
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the @onion{1}(thinly sliced).

Toss @green beans{12%oz} on a #baking sheet{} with a large drizzle of @cooking oil{10%tsp} and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ~{12%minutes}.

While green beans roast, melt @butter{1%tbsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add @Israeli couscous{1%cup} and half the @dried thyme{1%tsp}; cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant ~{1%minute}. Stir in water and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender ~{8%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, pat @pork chops{24%oz} dry with @paper towels{} and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{10%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, ~{6%minutes} per side. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside.

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for pork over medium heat. Add sliced onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned ~{5%minutes}. Stir in @balsamic vinegar{10%tsp}; simmer until slightly reduced ~{1%minute}. Add @cherry jam{2%tbsp} and 1/3 cup water. Cook until thickened ~{5%minutes}. Season with salt, pepper, and up to ½ tsp @sugar{2%tsp} to taste. Turn off heat. Stir in @butter{1%tbsp} until melted. Return pork to pan; turn to coat in sauce.

Fluff couscous with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Divide pork, couscous, and green beans between plates. Top pork with any remaining sauce and serve.