Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops bone-in
• 1 tsp fine grain salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter

  For glaze:

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the middle.
2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet (or another oven-proof skillet) over medium-high heat.
4. When sizzling, add pork chops and sear on both sides until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Place in the oven and roast for about 6 minutes.
6. In the meantime combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced, about 5 minutes.
7. Remove pork chops from the oven, pour glaze over them, return in the oven and bake for further 4 minutes until caramelized.