Sweet, savory, and completely irresistible. These Honey Garlic Pork Chops are seared to perfection and coated in a sticky, mouthwatering glaze. It's a quick 20-minute dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet-tasting meal!
Ingredients
- 4 Thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for searing)
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Honey (for that sticky sweetness)
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (to balance the sweetness)
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Use paper towels to pat the pork chops completely dry. Season both sides evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a rich, golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the pork chops. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through (145°F/63°C internally), then remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken and become beautifully syrupy.
- Return the cooked pork chops to the skillet. Turn them a few times to coat them evenly in the sticky glaze and let them simmer for another 1-2 minutes to soak up the flavor. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1394mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg