Description
Succulent honey garlic boneless pork chops combine sweet and savory flavors for a delightful meal. Crispy exterior and juicy interior ensure a satisfying dinner that you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (either with or without bone)
- 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler or grill to medium-high heat. Season pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear pork chops until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chops to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt butter, scraping up browned pork bits. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in honey, water, and rice wine vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to skillet, coating thoroughly with sauce. Place under broiler or on grill for 1-2 minutes, watching for slight caramelization around edges.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Accompany with complementary sides like roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or fresh salad.
Notes
- Always choose thick-cut boneless pork chops for juicier results, ensuring they remain tender and don’t dry out during cooking.
- Pat the pork chops completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and enhance flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F (63°C) for perfectly cooked, safe-to-eat pork with a slight pink center.
- Customize the honey garlic sauce by adjusting sweetness or adding red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, making the dish adaptable to different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg