blueberry pork chops

Blueberry pork chops are tender and juicy, served in a sweet and savory blueberry sauce made with red wine, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.

Blueberry Pork Chops

pork chops (1½ inches thick)

olive oil (divided)

shallot (diced)

thyme

rosemary

dry red wine

lemon zest

lemon juice

blueberries

chili pepper (thinly sliced)

salt

black pepper (divided)

balsamic vinegar

brown sugar (or

lemon peel

lemon

heat the oil

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

cook the shallot

Add the diced shallot, chopped thyme, and rosemary, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

make the sauce

Add wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until the mixture is almost entirely reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Ensure to stir occasionally.

add blueberries

Stir in blueberries, chili pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 6-8 minutes.

stir in sugar

Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar and brow sugar to taste.

preheat the grill

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (400°F to 450°F).

season the meat

Par-dry the pork chops and season them with the remaining oil, salt, and pepper.

grill the pork chops

Grill the pork chops for 10 minutes, flip, and grill for another 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 130°F to 135°F.

let the meat rest

Remove the meat from the grill to a plate, cover it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

serve

Serve the pork topped with the blueberry sauce on top of mashed sweet potatoes. Garnish with thyme and rosemary sprigs, lemon peel, and grilled lemon halves.

Wow, adding blueberries to dinner is such a game-changer! Plus, blueberry pork chops sound so delicious and easy to make. I can't wait to try this out!

These look amazing!  I need to try, but I usually get boneless pork chops, is that still ok?  Pinning for later!

Blueberry pork chops?! YUMMY! Who knew sweet and savory could be such a perfect match? My taste buds are doing a happy dance just thinking about it. Can't wait to try this

This recipe looks so good and fun to make. Blueberries and pork chops is a comnbination I would've never thought about. Now, I'm intrigued. Thanks for sharing.

This is totally new recipe to me and looks so yummy, we have a family gathering next weekend and this would be perfect to make this. Thank you for sharing!

Unfortunately, my husband and kids don't eat pork, but I love this meat. I definitely'll try these pork chops with blueberries. They look delicious!

The mix of savory pork chops with spicy chili and sweet blueberries was incredible! My family was doubtful at first, but they ended up loving it!

These are the best pork chops I've ever made. I would have never thought to combine blueberries with chops. They're so good!

Yum! I can’t wait to make this blueberry sauce! E grill pork chops all the time. This will be a surprise for my husband!

The combination of savory pork chops with the chili and sweet blueberries was amazing! My husband was skeptical at first but loved it!

Oh my gosh, the meat looks so juicy and tender, and seeing this dish makes my mouthwatering!
It's such a perfect recipe to make for our family dinner.

I love blueberries. I have never thought to pair them with pork chops. Sounds like a wonderful idea for dinner tonight.

This is definitely worth a try! The pork turned out so flavorful and tender! The sauce was perfect!

I was amazed by how well the blueberry sauce complimented the porkchops! It added a whole new level of deliciousness! I am very sure that this will be on my table again!

The sweet blueberries perfectly balanced the savory pork, and that hint of spice really tied everything together.

This is one of the best pork chop recipes I've made in a long time. I love the sweetness of the blueberries with the heat of the peppers. This is fantastic.

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