Pork Chops and Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Julep Glaze

Health score
1%
Pork Chops and Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Julep Glaze
20 min.
2
217kcal

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If you're looking for a quick yet elegant dish that bursts with flavor, look no further than our Pork Chops and Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Julep Glaze. This delightful recipe combines the rich taste of succulent pork chops with the vibrant crunch of sugar snap peas, all elevated by a sweet and refreshing mint julep glaze. Imagine a tender, juicy pork chop seared to perfection, accompanied by crisp snap peas that bring a delightful freshness to your plate.

The secret to this dish lies in its unique glaze, which features a heavenly mix of bourbon and dark brown sugar, infused with bright, aromatic mint. The contrast of flavors creates an unforgettable experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Plus, with a total preparation time of just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an intimate dinner for two. It's not only quick to prepare, but it also presents beautifully, making it an impressive addition to any meal.

Whether you're hosting a special occasion or just indulging in a cozy night at home, this Pork Chops and Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Julep Glaze is sure to impress. The combination of savory, sweet, and herby flavors is a true celebration of culinary creativity. So grab your ingredients and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup beef broth 
  • tablespoons bourbon divided
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoon t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • servings ground allspice 
  • 2.8 inch pork chops 
  • ounces sugar snap peas 
  • 0.3 teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Stir broth, 3 tablespoons bourbon, sugar,and vinegar in small bowl until sugardissolves.
  2. Sprinkle pork with salt, pepper,and allspice. Melt butter in mediumnonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add pork. Sauté until just cooked through,about 4 minutes per side (butter willbrown).
  4. Transfer pork to platter.
  5. Add bourbon mixture to skillet andbring to boil.
  6. Add sugar snap peas andcook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.Using slotted spoon, scatter peas overpork.
  7. Remove skillet from over heat.
  8. Addremaining 3 tablespoons bourbon to saucein skillet. Boil over high heat until sauceis reduced to thin glaze and coats spoonlightly, about 3 minutes.
  9. Mix in mint; spoonover pork and serve.
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein11.48%
Fat48.41%
Carbs40.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.9891304594019%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.74mg
Hesperetin
0.57mg
Apigenin
0.3mg
Luteolin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.05kcal
10.85%
Fat:6.3g
9.7%
Saturated Fat:3.81g
23.82%
Carbohydrates:11.76g
3.92%
Net Carbohydrates:9.62g
3.5%
Sugar:8.09g
8.99%
Cholesterol:17.39mg
5.8%
Sodium:276.85mg
12.04%
Alcohol:15.03g
100%
Alcohol %:10.27%
100%
Protein:3.36g
6.73%
Vitamin C:36.2mg
43.88%
Vitamin A:1035.74IU
20.71%
Vitamin K:14.66µg
13.97%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.62%
Iron:1.72mg
9.56%
Fiber:2.14g
8.56%
Folate:32.06µg
8.01%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.88%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.73%
Vitamin B3:1.23mg
6.14%
Potassium:212.08mg
6.06%
Magnesium:22.27mg
5.57%
Calcium:55.2mg
5.52%
Phosphorus:54.75mg
5.47%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.97%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.95%
Copper:0.08mg
4.16%
Selenium:2.14µg
3.06%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.59%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.04%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.21%
Source:Epicurious