Verbena Raspberry White Balsamic Vinegar
No added sugars. All natural, always!
How to Use Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is delicious drizzled over salads, of course. But try it in cooked dishes, too. Balsamic vinegar holds onto its spicy kick, balancing the rich flavor of meat, poultry, and fish, and adding welcome acidity to vegetables. Some flavored balsamic vinegars are also great to add to fruit, cheesecake, poundcake, ice cream, yogurt, drinks, and more.
SPICY RASPBERRY BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS
1 tablespoon Verbena Italian Carolea Olive Oil
4 (6 to 8 oz.) bone-in loin pork chops (1-inch thick)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Verbena Raspberry Pepper Jam
2 tablespoons Verbena Raspberry balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove pork chops from skillet.
Combine raspberry pepper jam, vinegar and basil in small bowl. Add to skillet, cooking and stirring over medium heat until heated through. Return pork chops to skillet. Cook 30 seconds on each side until glazed. Place on serving plate. Serve glaze over pork chops.
SLOW COOKER RASPBERRY BALSAMIC MEATBALLS
1 2 lb package frozen meatballs1 cup raspberry preserves
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Verbena Raspberry White Balsamic Vinegar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
sliced green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions:
Spray your crock-pot with nonstick spray. Add the raspberry preserves, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes, and stir together, using a whisk if you want.
Once combined, remove a 1/2 cup of the mixture and set aside.
Add the meatballs (it’s okay if they are frozen) and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or on high for 2 and 1/2 hours.
Remove the lid to add the ginger and reserved sauce. Turn the Crock pot to High if it is not already there. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds.
