Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

Balsamic vinegar and apricot preserves help to flavor these tasty skillet pork chops.

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• dash leaf thyme
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
• 4 pork chops, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick
• 1/4 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Preparation:

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, cook onions in butter until golden brown and tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add thyme, vinegar, apricot preserves, and sugar or syrup. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper then dust with the flour. Arrange in the skillet and brown on both sides. Add chicken broth; simmer covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking for 5 minutes longer. Add onion mixture, cover, and cook for 10 minutes longer.
Serves 4.