Here’s a sweet, savory, and super flavorful Honey Garlic Pork Chops recipe—perfect for a quick dinner. 🍯🍖
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
1. Season the pork
- Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the chops
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
- In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (don’t burn).
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.
4. Thicken the sauce
- Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens (1–2 minutes).
5. Combine
- Return pork chops to the pan.
- Spoon sauce over them and cook 2–3 minutes until fully cooked and glazed.
6. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Tips
- Don’t overcook pork—keep it juicy by cooking just until done.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh twist 🍋
- Works great with chicken too!
If you want, I can also show you a baked oven version that’s even easier (just mix and bake).
