Description
A fast, flavorful weeknight dinner featuring thick-cut pork chops seared in a skillet and coated in a sticky, glossy honey garlic glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes with pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in, center-cut, 1 to 1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper, for seasoning
- Optional garnish: Sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and water until combined.
- Heat oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place pork chops in the skillet, ensuring they are not crowded. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip chops and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove chops to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter until melted and glossy.
- Return pork chops to the pan, spooning sauce over them. Let sit for 1 minute to reheat and absorb flavor.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
Patting the chops dry is crucial for a good sear. Do not move the chops while searing to ensure a crispy crust. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels. This recipe does not freeze well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sau
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 35
Keywords: pork chops, honey garlic, quick dinner, weeknight meal, skillet dinner, 15 minute meals, easy recipes, family dinner