Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Perfect for busy weeknights, tender, juicy honey garlic pork chops are a family-friendly dinner that can be ready to eat in just 40 minutes.

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Pork chops are a family-friendly dinner, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. These juicy, honey garlic pork chops feature caramelized edges, smothered in a saucy glaze. 

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Tender pork chops are enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Get dinner on the table in just 40 minutes with this easy to cook pork chop dinner. 

Serve your pork chops alongside, or even over, fluffy rice or mashed potatoes. Add a green salad or some roasted veggies for a great side dish, and don’t forget some brownies or ice cream for dessert. 

Made with simple pantry ingredients, and ready to eat in just 40 minutes, honey garlic pork chops are perfect for busy weeknights. You don’t even need to turn on the oven, these pork chops are made in a skillet on the stovetop. 

Honey Garlic Pork Chops Ingredients

• Pork chops - boneless pork chops
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Garlic - cloves garlic minced
• Oil - olive oil
• Butter - unsalted butter
• Honey
• Chicken broth
• Soy sauce
• Vinegar - rice wine vinegar
• Cayenne pepper
• Parsley - fresh chopped parsley for garnish

While this recipe calls for boneless pork chops, you can also use bone-in chops. You can either remove the bone by cutting it out before cooking or adjust the cook time by adding an extra few minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the temperature is at least 155°F near the bone to ensure the chops are thoroughly cooked. 

In addition to the chicken broth, you could also use vegetable, bone, or beef broth for this pork chop recipe. Any brand of broth will work, including both regular or low-sodium broth, and you could even make your own.

For a slightly different twist, try substituting the honey with real maple syrup. This will give your finished pork chops a slightly different sticky sweetness. 

How to Make Honey Garlic Pork Chops

FIRST STEP: In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk together. Season both sides of each pork chop with the entire mixture.

SECOND STEP: In a medium mixing bowl combine honey, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together and set aside.

THIRD STEP: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat add olive oil and butter. Add pork chops and sear until browned. Flip the pork chops over and sear the other side.

FOURTH STEP: Once both sides are seared add the garlic to the pan and let cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Add honey mixture to the skillet and move pork chops around in the pan to coat in sauce on both sides.

FIFTH STEP: Let the sauce simmer until it reduces and turns a nice amber color. This takes about 15 minutes. Turn pork chops over every 5 minutes while the sauce is cooking.

SIXTH STEP: When the pork chops reach about 155 degrees when tested with a meat thermometer, then turn up the temperature of the burner to medium heat and bring the sauce to a fast, rolling boil until it finishes reducing and is thicker.

SEVENTH STEP: Garnish the pork chops with fresh parsley and serve.

Can I bake my pork chops? 

It’s best to cook this recipe on the stovetop as baking the pork chops in the oven can cause the honey to burn. 

Can I freeze pork chops? 

Any leftovers from this delicious recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. 

What can I add to my honey garlic pork chops? 

You can garnish your pork chops with chopped fresh parsley or green onions.

How to Store Honey Garlic Pork Chops 

IN THE FRIDGE:  Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.  
IN THE FREEZER: Leftover pork chops can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Let thaw before reheating.

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Perfect for busy weeknights, tender, juicy honey garlic pork chops are a family-friendly dinner that can be ready to eat in just 40 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 boneless pork chops
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• ¼ tablespoons cayenne pepper
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS

 

• In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk together. Season both sides of each pork chop with the entire mixture.
• In a medium mixing bowl combine honey, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together and set aside.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat add olive oil and butter. Add pork chops and sear until browned. Flip the pork chops over and sear the other side.
• Once both sides are seared add the garlic to the pan and let cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Add honey mixture to the skillet and move pork chops around in the pan to coat in sauce on both sides.
• Let the sauce simmer until it reduces and turns a nice amber color. This takes about 15 minutes. Turn pork chops over every 5 minutes while the sauce is cooking.
• When the pork chops reach about 155 degrees when tested with a meat thermometer, then turn up the temperature of the burner to medium heat and bring the sauce to a fast, rolling boil until it finishes reducing and is thicker.
• Garnish the pork chops with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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