Description
Sizzling honey garlic pork chops bring comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender meat glazed in sweet and savory sauce guarantees a quick family meal that disappears faster than you can set the plates.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 6 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high or set the grill to medium-high heat (around 450°F). Season 4 pork chops generously with 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear each pork chop for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Transfer the chops to a clean plate. Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
- Add 6 minced garlic cloves to the butter. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Pour ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup water, and 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar into the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the honey garlic sauce. Broil or grill for an additional 1-2 minutes to caramelize the edges.
- Plate your pork chops and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Check the pork chop thickness, as thinner cuts cook faster and can dry out more quickly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, safe pork.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular vinegar with apple cider vinegar and verify your honey is pure.
- When basting, tilt the pan to coat the chops evenly, creating a glossy and flavorful caramelized exterior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg