Make a simple but impressive dinner with this recipe for balsamic and sage glazed pork chops that are roasted in the oven to perfection.
I haven’t posted very many recipes for pork over the years, but these Balsamic and Sage Glazed Pork Chops have quickly become a staple dinner recipe around here. The list of ingredients may be small (a good thing in my book!) but the flavours are big.
I find recipes like this to be the kind of food that I love making, simple, fresh and flavourful - it’s kind of what I stand for, food philosophy wise. This recipe uses basic ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard; balsamic vinegar, sage, Dijon mustard and maple syrup are the stars of this glaze and subsequent pan sauce (the pan sauce is the best part, in my opinion).
It’s always nice to be reminded of the kindness of others, sometimes life feels like one big competition, where someone is always trying to one-up you or bring you down. I’ve dealt with my fair share of negativity and it just kind of sucks the life out of you, don’t you think? I’ve found that especially as I’ve gotten older there seems to be more negativity in my life, but perhaps I’m just more aware of it now? Hmm.
On Monday, I was pulling into the parking lot for my morning class, when I had a crazy, big vertigo attack. I haven’t had one in maybe a year, and this one was so unexpected. If you’ve ever experienced any form of vertigo or dizziness, you know that it is not fun. I tried to sit through class, but my head was spinning and I felt like I was going to throw up. I just wanted to be home, in my bed. The problem is, I live a 45 minute or so drive from school, and driving home was not an option. And that’s where kindness comes in, a friend of mine, offered to drive me home. 45 minutes out of her way. I said no at first, but she insisted.
She proceeded to drive me all the way home, and then subway back to her place. I couldn’t be more thankful. It is acts of kindness like this, that make me realize how important it is to, not only have good friends in your life, but to surround yourself with good people, truly good, honest people. It makes all the difference. I’m so thankful for the caring and kindness of the people in my life.
It’s those kind of people that I would want to make these pork chops for. I find making food for the people I love is kind of my love language, everything I make is cooked with love. Nothing makes me happier than sharing it with the people who are close to me - I hope they all know that (and if they don’t, if they are reading right now, they do). This simple recipe would be a great way to show someone, “Hey, I care.” it might not be the grandest gesture, but coming home to a hot meal on the table might just be the perfect pick-me-up after a tough day.
Balsamic and Sage Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in pork chops
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon dried sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F, grease a roasting pan with 2 tablespoon olive oil and place pork chops in pan. Season evenly with salt.
- In a small bowl whisk balsamic vinegar with garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and dried sage. Pour mixture over pork chops. Some will go in the pan--this will be the drippings to serve with the pork chops.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes or until pork is fully cooked.
Let me know if you give this recipe for balsamic and sage glazed pork chops a try in the comments below.
Shirley Clements
This is my favourite pork chop recipe! Thanks for posting it as it reminded me of how easy it is to make & how delicious it is!
Shirley Clements
Pork Chops are my favourite & I love all of the ingredients in your recipe so I will be making this recipe soon!
Louisa Clements
Me too, thank you! :)
Anna MacDonald
I made this recipe recently and it is definitely a keeper. I will be making it again and again. What I like about it (apart from being very flavourful) is that it is simple to make and easy to cook.
Lou
Hi Anna, I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe and will continue to make it! Thanks for sharing. :)
Patricia Leyenaar
Hi Lou! I just read this recipe in the Metro newspaper in Halifax this week, and I made it for supper tonight. It was a big success! We eat very basic stuff so the more recipes I can find to cook pork chops and chicken breasts, the better! I’ll be watching the Metro newspaper for more from you :)
Lou
Hi Patricia, I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe! It’s one of my favourites–so simple and delicious!
Sylvia
Hi there, Im making this right now , but you didnt say if the lid should be on or off?? I have it off?
Lou
Hi Sylvia, yes I leave the lid off. I hope you enjoyed them!
Morgan
This looks delicious. The photo almost made me drool, and this is at breakfast that I read it. Maybe Pork for breakfast?
Lou
Thank you, Morgan!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
I love pork and pork chops, while I cook pork a lot, I rarely make pork chops. Weird right? I adore this recipe. Adding it to the menu for next week. Pinned too
Lou
Thanks, Kathy! Let me know how you liked it!
Danielled
Louisa, your pork recipe looks absolutely delicious! I will definitely be giving that one a try! What a great friend you have there. Keep her close, for good friends are becoming more and more rare these days.
I know exactly what you mean about life feeling like a competition sometimes, especially when it comes to food blogging. It’s really unfortunate that so many people that I have come across at food events and the like have this terrible negative spirit, when really these are the people that should be encouraging and supporting one another. I just want to take a moment to say what a pleasure it was meeting you a few months ago at the Jamie Oliver event. You were immediately so warm, kind, and friendly and made me feel really comfortable in what I normally find to be a pretty awkward atmosphere. It’s little acts of kindness like that that tend to really stand out these days in time when everyone is out to “one-up” one another.
Lou
Danielle, thank you so much! Your comment just made my day, it really means a lot to me. It was such a pleasure meeting you and I really hope that our paths will cross again soon (they are bound too, it’s a small world this food blogging thing.)
Christine@ Apple of My Eye
Mhmm this looks delicious! Love the recipe picture to. I want to stuff it in my mouth haha!
Lou
Thank you so much, Christine!