Grilled Porkchops with Balsamic Cherries

Oh my word, this sounds awesome, Helene. How are you doing? I miss chatting with you.

Hiya Aunt Bea :-) I'm doing good, I'm here every day I just dont always comment on everything lol :)
this recipe was surprisingly easy and very tasty! Even my picky kids liked it!!

Making pork chops for dinner and with cherry season in full bloom, think I'll try this with some fresh ones.:D

Hubby and I discussed using fresh cherries, he was not thrilled with the frozen ones, said they were a tiny bit mushy. Even though you cook them and they soften he was still stuck on the fact that they were mushy before they went into the pan. Said cooking them to mush is not the same thing! LOL Next time I will be using fresh cherries too, but I might liquify them in the blender, per his request. I hope you like this recipe, let me know how it turns out! I'm anxious to know, and to report back to the cherry police LOL!

Helene, it was absolutely delicious! Thank you for your recipe! I ran out of balsamic so didn't have quite a 1/2 cup - ended up adding a little wine. I was concerned the fresh cherries might be too firm,as well, but I cooked them a bit longer and they softened up easily.I pressed them with a spoon as they began to soften to break them up a bit, but honestly I liked it with a bit of texture so I don't think I'd blend them - it looks so beautiful plated up!:) The flavor was amazing. I loved how the butter flavor came thru adding just the right richness. Looking forward to making this again, maybe for company next time. :D

yay!! Sheryl I'm so so happy that you had success with this recipe! Isnt it funny how excited we get when our friends approve of our dishes? LOL!! I agree with the blending thing, hubby did not like the texture of the cooked cherries and he used the sauce but pushed aside the fruit. Thats why he wanted to blend them but I am not thrilled with the idea, it will make the whole sauce kind of gloppy, dont you think? I also smooshed them in the saucepan as they cooked to get some of the juices flowing but I think if I just left them alone the flavor would still be the same. Yes, its a pretty dish and I personally would be very impressed to have this served to me at a dinner party, it looks so classy and impressive, but we know it isnt!! LOL Thanks for rating my recipe a 5 Sheryl!!! xoxoxoxo

You're welcome. I love how easy it was to make, as well. It's funny how texture bothers some people and others love it. Most of my family avoids nuts for that reason - so disappointing. :D