Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops
Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron or oven-safe) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until a golden-brown crust forms.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze over the pork chops in the skillet. Bring the glaze to a gentle simmer, then spoon the glaze over the chops repeatedly for 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze thickens and coats the chops beautifully. Ensure the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy chops.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Spoon any remaining glaze from the skillet over the rested pork chops. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron or oven-safe) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned pork chops in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until a golden-brown crust forms.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze over the pork chops in the skillet. Bring the glaze to a gentle simmer, then spoon the glaze over the chops repeatedly for 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze thickens and coats the chops beautifully. Ensure the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy chops.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Spoon any remaining glaze from the skillet over the rested pork chops. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min