These Honey Garlic Pork Chops are a quick and easy dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights. The pork chops are pan-seared until golden and crispy, then topped with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The sauce is rich, sticky, and delicious, making it a perfect accompaniment to the juicy pork. This recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is sure to be a family favorite!
15 oz (425g) center cut boneless pork chops (3 pork chops)
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley, for garnish
Honey Sauce:
2 ½ tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons warm water
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 dashes cayenne pepper
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, combine all the honey sauce ingredients and stir until well mixed.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan.
Place the pork chops in the skillet and pan-fry each side for 3-4 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Push the pork chops to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining butter to the empty space.
Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 10 seconds, until it turns light brown.
Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to a thicker consistency and turns a rich amber brown color.
Spoon the sauce over the pork chops, turn off the heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Calories: 348 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 113 mg
Sodium: 265 mg
Sugar: 14 g