Whiskey Miso Pork Chops

Ingredients

Contains: soy (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons miso paste (or 3 tablespoons Miso & Easy)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 4 pork chops, about 1-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. In a small bowl, whisk the whiskey, apple cider vinegar, miso paste (or Miso & Easy), brown sugar and grainy mustard until the miso dissolves smoothly. Set aside.

2. Pat the pork chops dry. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. Add the pork chops and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown on the outside.

4. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the whiskey mixture into the skillet around the chops, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

5. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chops, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.

6. Check that the thickest part of each chop reads at least 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer. If not, cook a minute or two longer.

7. Transfer the chops to plates, rest for 3 minutes, then spoon the remaining pan sauce over them and sprinkle with the minced parsley before serving.