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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

This recipe for Honey Garlic Pork Chops is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, resulting in a juicy, tender main dish that can be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes! Seared to perfection and coated in a luscious, sticky pan sauce, it's an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Total time: ~30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Pork Chops:

  • 4 boneless pork chops (about 3/4- to 1-inch thick)

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • Optional Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley or green onions

Directions

  1. Prepare the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.

  2. Sear the Pork Chops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the pork chops. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms and they are nearly cooked through.

  3. Rest the Meat: Transfer the seared pork chops to a clean plate and tent them loosely with aluminum foil to rest. They will finish cooking later.

  4. Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Simmer the Glaze: Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

  6. Combine and Serve: Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices from the resting plate to the skillet. Baste the pork chops generously with the sauce and let them simmer for another 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

  7. Garnish and Enjoy: Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired, and spoon extra sauce over the top when serving.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1 pork chop with sauce):

Nutritional values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredient brands, exact measurements, and the thickness of the pork chops.

  • Calories: ~350-420 kcal

  • Fat: ~18-25g

  • Protein: ~25-32g

  • Carbohydrates: ~15-20g

  • Sodium: ~400-600mg