Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe

Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops made simple, with the most amazing and addictive 4-ingredient honey garlic sauce that is so good you’ll want it on everything! Quick and easy to make, your new family favourite pork recipe is here!

Prep: 10min

Total: 22min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 14 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

4 pork chops (bone in or out)
Salt and pepper, (to season)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, (minced)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water ((or chicken broth))
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar, or any white vinegar))

Instruction:

Preheat oven broiler (or grill) on medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder just before cooking.
Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat until hot. Sear chops on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the honey, water and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes), while stirring occasionally.
Add pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil/grill for 1-2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta or with a salad.

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FAQ

How do I cook pork chops so they don’t dry out?

High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out. This “sear-roasting” method is a great way to cook pork chops in the oven: Fry one side to golden brown, then flip, and place the chops directly in the oven.

What is the secret to juicy pork chops?

For Juiciest Pork Chops, Use a Quick Brine (30 Minutes!)

After you bring your pork chops home, time to brine! Brining pork chops is one of the best ways way to guarantee a juicy cooked pork chop. Even a quick 30-minute brine (or up to four hours) makes a big difference.

What’s the best way to cook pork chops?

When you’re frying thin pork chops over medium-high to high heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side is just right for browning and cooking them all the way through. For thicker chops, brown on both sides then check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer. It will take 5 to 6 minutes per side to completely cook them.

What is the best way to cook pork chops to keep them tender?

You can help keep the chops nice and tender by doing one of the following:

Soaking the chops in a brine.
Resting them after cooking.
Finishing them in a low oven.
Cooling the pan of seared chops by adding a liquid such as cider.
Roasting them on top of vegetables so as to protect one side from the intense heat.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.