Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
335 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe
Description
Starting with boneless pork chops seasoned and oiled, the chops are seared over medium-high heat to develop a golden crust, then flipped and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Dripping pan juices are retained for added flavor. After removing the chops, the pan is wiped mostly clean before melting butter to sauté minced garlic briefly.
The glaze is formed by adding honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce to the pan and boiling the mixture until it thickens slightly. The pork chops and their juices return to the pan where they are basted with the honey garlic sauce for about two minutes to absorb flavor and finish cooking. This process yields a balanced coating that highlights sweet, acidic, and umami notes.
The dish is served immediately to enjoy the tender meat with a glossy, flavorful sauce. Its approach combines simple ingredients to elevate pork chops with a sticky accompaniment that complements the meat’s texture without overpowering it. This recipe suits a main course paired with rice, vegetables, or a side salad.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce can be gluten-free
Instructions
- Dry the pork chops well with paper towels then season them with salt and pepper and drizzle them with half of the oil.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the oil and then the pork chops. Sear the chops for 5 minutes, until a golden crust forms. Flip the pork chops over and sear them for another 3-4 minutes. Move the pork chops to a rimmed plate and pour any pan juices over top.
- Reduce the heat to medium and wipe the pan mostly clean and then add the butter. When it melts, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for 2 minutes.
- Return the pork chops and pan juices to the pan. Baste the pork chops with the honey garlic sauce and let them cook for 2 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pork chop with sauce | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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