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Savory Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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A quick and easy recipe featuring pork chops glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in or boneless center-cut pork chops, about 1-inch thick (1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (80 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Place pork chops in the hot pan and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook the other side for another 4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the honey garlic glaze evenly over the pork chops. Spoon some sauce over the tops as well.
  6. Let the pork chops simmer in the sauce for 3-5 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chops every minute or so until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Alternatively, cut into one chop to ensure it’s cooked through but still juicy.
  8. Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices. Drizzle remaining glaze from the pan over the top before serving.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Do not crowd the pan to avoid steaming. Lower heat when adding glaze to prevent burning and spoon sauce regularly over chops. If glaze thickens too fast or burns, add a splash of water and reduce heat immediately.

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