Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops
Root beer makes an unexpectedly delicious glaze for pork chops, combining flavors like anise, licorice, cinnamon, and ginger for a unique and savory-sweet sauce. The glaze pairs perfectly with seared and oven-baked pork chops seasoned with paprika, garlic, and oregano. Served over mashed potatoes and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish offers an easy, flavorful twist on a classic dinner!
Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops
Root beer makes an unexpectedly delicious glaze for pork chops, combining flavors like anise, licorice, cinnamon, and ginger for a unique and savory-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
For the glaze:
- 2 cups root beer
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp corn starch
For the pork chops:
- 2 bone in pork chops
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp. butter
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the glaze:
- Add root beer & beef stock to a pot and bring to a light boil over medium high heat. Gently simmer for about 1 hr until it reduces into a light syrup. Add the corn starch slurry to thicken.
For the pork:
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Pat pork chops dry and rub in seasonings. Melt butter to a cast iron skillet heated over medium heat. Add pork chops and sear for 2-3 mins each side to form a crust. Place pan in oven and bake until internal temperature reaches 150F, about 15 mins.3. Plate on a bed of mashed potatoes and ladle glaze over pork chops. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
I get my pork from a pig farmer in Iowa — even though I am in New York, the pork bundles from this farm ships 2 day air via Range Market. Find their pork HERE
Range Market offers a discount code to my followers for $$ off at checkout, use code ‘SHELIKESMILK20′ for savings on your order from any listed farm!
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