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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey garlic pork chops with a sticky amber glaze caramelized in the same skillet for maximum flavor. Pan-seared until golden, then simmered with a honey-garlic sauce until glossy and lightly thickened around every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
Seasoning
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
Cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Garnish
  • 1 sesame seeds
  • 1 green onions

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the pork chops
  1. Season the boneless pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
Simmer the honey garlic sauce and glaze
  1. Mix the honey, minced garlic cloves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes until combined.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the same pan over medium heat and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened with a glossy look.
  3. Return the pork chops to the pan and cook 2–3 minutes, spooning the sauce over constantly, until glazed and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish the honey garlic pork chops with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: spoon the sauce over the chops continuously during the final cook so the glaze clings and turns shiny amber without burning. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or soy sauce if needed. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes in the pork chops. For a lower-sugar option, use a sugar-free honey substitute for the honey in the glaze.