Caprese Pork Chops

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

If time permits, let marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, and up to 4 hours.

Step 4

Heat remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add pork chops to skillet and sear for 4 minutes, or until golden; flip and continue to cook for 4 more minutes.

Step 6

Remove from heat and top each pork chop with sliced mozzarella.

Step 7

Place skillet in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pork is cooked through.

Step 8

Remove from oven and top op with tomato slices and basil.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with some of the balsamic glaze left in the skillet.

Step 10

Serve.