Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (¾–1″ thick)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cider or rice vinegar
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley or scallions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt & pepper.
2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high; sear chops 3–4 min per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, sauté 30 sec.
4. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes; simmer 1–2 min until slightly thickened.
5. Return chops to pan; spoon glaze over for 1–2 min until internal temp reaches 145°F.
6. Transfer to plate; let rest 5 min while glaze reduces further.
7. Garnish and serve immediately. Leftovers reheat well in skillet or oven.
Notes
• Let chops sit at room temp 20 min before cooking to ensure even doneness. • A meat thermometer is best—145 °F, then rest to reach safe 145–150 °F. • Don’t overcrowd pan—cook in batches if needed for proper searing. • Add pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or swap soy for tamari. • Leftovers delicious sliced over rice bowls or added to stir-fries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg