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title: Cherry Balsamic Pork Chops
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cherry-balsamic-pork-chops-60a5165d6b439b66995c089f
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Sodium Smart
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 8100
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the cherry balsamic sauce, calling it delicious and a perfect match for the tender pork chops
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers found this meal quick and easy to make, with clear instructions for a tasty result
image: "data/recipes/cherry-balsamic-pork-chops.jpg"
---

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1%unit}.

Toss @green beans{1%pound} on a #baking sheet{} with a large drizzle of @cooking oil{3%tbsp} and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ~{10%minutes}.

While green beans roast, melt 1 tbsp @butter{2%tbsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add @israeli couscous{½%cup} and half the @dried thyme{½%tsp}; cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant ~{1%minute}. Stir in ¾ cup @water{¾%cup} and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender ~{6%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, pat @pork chops{2%unit} dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and black pepper. Heat a large drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside.

Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in the pan used for pork over medium heat. Add sliced onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned ~{4%minutes}. Stir in @balsamic vinegar{2%tbsp}; simmer until slightly reduced ~{30%seconds}. Add @cherry jam{¼%cup} and ⅓ cup water. Cook until thickened ~{3%minutes}. Season with salt, black pepper, and up to @sugar{½%tsp} to taste. Turn off heat. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Return pork to pan; turn to coat in sauce.

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