Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 4 bone-in center cut pork chops (you can also use boneless pork chops)
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 1 to 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a large bowl or a ziploc bag, combine balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, dried basil, salt and pepper. Add pork chops and toss until coated.
  • If time permits, let marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, and up to 4 hours.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pork chops to skillet and sear for 4 minutes, or until golden; flip and continue to cook for 4 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and top each pork chop with sliced mozzarella.
  • Place skillet in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pork is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and top op with tomato slices and basil.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with some of the balsamic glaze left in the skillet.
  • Serve.