Description
Succulent honey garlic pork chops deliver a symphony of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Juicy meat glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic promises a quick, irresistible dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 15 oz (425g) center-cut boneless pork chops
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
Honey Sauce:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Generously season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides, ensuring even coverage.
- Prepare honey sauce in a small bowl, whisking ingredients until smoothly integrated.
- Preheat cast-iron skillet to high heat, adding vegetable oil and butter to create a sizzling cooking surface at approximately 400°F.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a deep golden crust without disrupting the meat, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Shift pork chops to one side of the skillet, creating space for garlic. Introduce remaining butter and quickly sauté garlic until it releases its aromatic notes and turns light golden, about 10 seconds.
- Stream honey sauce into skillet, gently stirring to encourage caramelization and thickening, transforming the liquid into a rich amber glaze.
- Lavishly coat pork chops with the reduced sauce, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor absorption.
- Remove skillet from heat, garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, and serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Notes
- Sear pork chops on high heat to lock in juices and create a crispy, caramelized exterior that seals in flavor and tenderness.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and maximum browning, which develops deeper, more complex flavor profiles in the meat.
- Avoid moving the pork chops while cooking to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that adds textural contrast and rich, nutty notes.
- Monitor garlic closely during sautéing to prevent burning, as burnt garlic can turn bitter and ruin the delicate sauce’s balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg