Pork Chops With Sage and Balsamic Vinegar
- Ready In:
- 8hrs 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 pork loin chops (1-inch thick)
- 12 dried figs, cut in half
- 2 medium onions, cut into half rounds
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the pork chops and add the pork to the skillet.
- Brown the pork on all sides.
- Transfer to the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Add the figs to the slow cooker.
- Add the onions and sage to the same skillet and sauté until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with the vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the contents of the skillet to the slow cooker and pour in the broth.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 ½ to 4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Carefully remove the pork from the pot and cover with foil.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the sauce and whisk in the butter.
- Return the pork to the slow cooker and set on warm to serve.
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