Balsamic Pork Chops

4 pork chops , 1" thick
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove , minced
1 onion , finely sliced (~1 cup of onion, brown, yellow or white)
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar     
Salt and pepper
Crumbled goats cheese or feta, optional
Fresh parsley or thyme, optional

Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper.
   
 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the first side for 4 minutes until it has a lovely dark gold crust, then turn and cook the other side for 3 minutes.  Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil.
    
Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet, still on medium high. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent - around 3 minutes.  Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is melted. When it comes to a simmer, adjust the heat so it is bubbling gently, not rapidly.  Simmer for ~5 to 8 minutes or until it reduces by almost half and is a THIN syrup. Then add the pork back into the skillet, including all the juices on the plate. Simmer, turning pork to reheat, for 2 minutes or until the the sauce becomes syrupy (to your taste) and pork is reheated. 
    
Serve, garnished with crumbled goats cheese and/or fresh herbs, if desired.