Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword best-honey-garlic-pork-chops-recipe, honey-garlic-pork-chops

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 498kcal

Ingredients

4 8 oz pork chops
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3-4 large garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce OR teriyaki sauce
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
sliced green onions for garnishing

Instructions

Use a paper towel to blot the pork chops. Season on all sides with seasoned salt, granulated garlic, onion powder and black pepper.
Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops to the pan. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan to a platter and set aside.
To the skillet, add minced garlic. Stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes or just until softened and fragrant.
To the pan whisk in the honey, apple juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar and crushed red pepper flakes scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Return the pork chops to the pan, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. (Note: Depending on how thick your pork chops are, they may or may not require additional cooking time.)
Serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions drizzled with the sauce.

Notes

Protein - This recipe would work equally well with boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts.
Double the Sauce - The honey garlic sauce easily doubles, if you want a larger quantity.
Fresh Herbs - You can garnish with fresh chopped parsley, chives or thyme in place of, or in addition to, green onions.
Garlic - You can use garlic powder or granulated garlic in place of minced garlic for the sauce.
Butter - Butter gives the pork chops a rich flavor. You could use olive oil or vegetable oil, instead.
Adjust the Cooking Time According to Thickness - In this recipe I use a thicker boneless chops. You can make this easy recipe using thinner pork chops or bone-in pork chops. Simply adjust the cooking time to accommodate. Thicker pork chops will take longer to cook.
Thicken the Honey Garlic Sauce - The sauce is designed to reduce and thicken to create a glossy, flavorful glaze to coat the pork chops. You can thicken it further by adding more tomato paste 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired thickness. If the pork chops cook quicker than the sauce reduces, once the pork chops are done, remove them from the pan and keep warm. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes longer to reduce and thicken to your liking.
How to Serve Pork Chops - Honey Garlic Pork Chops are usually served with side dishes that complement the sweet and savory sauce. Dishes you might consider, cooked rice, mashed potatoes or cauliflower, roasted carrots or quick and easy steamed veggies. The sauce can also be spooned over the sides for extra flavor.

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