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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring juicy pork chops glazed with a sticky, sweet honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, 6–8 oz each)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with freshly ground black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crusty.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Push pork chops to one side of the pan. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the empty side and let it melt. Pour the honey-garlic glaze into the pan, swirling to mix with butter and pan juices.
  5. Spoon the glaze over the pork chops continuously as they cook for another 5-7 minutes, flipping once or twice so both sides get coated and the glaze thickens into a sticky, shiny sauce.
  6. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer aiming for 145°F (63°C) or cut into the thickest part to ensure juices run clear.
  7. Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over top before serving.

Notes

If glaze thickens too fast or starts to burn, lower heat and add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it. Let pork chops rest after cooking to redistribute juices. Pat meat dry before seasoning for a good crust. Adjust garlic amount to taste. Use tamari for gluten-free option and maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweet note.

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