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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey garlic pork chops with a sticky amber glaze caramelized in the skillet for a glossy, spoonable coating. Quick weeknight pan pork chops are seasoned, seared golden, then simmered with honey garlic sauce until they hit 145°F.
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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: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 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
  • 0.5 sesame seeds for garnish
  • 0.5 green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear
  1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
Glaze with honey garlic sauce
  1. Mix the honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the same pan over medium heat and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  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 with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best caramelized glaze, keep the sauce at a steady medium heat after it thickens so it clings without burning. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over low heat until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the honey glaze texture can thin after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, use a honey substitute that measures like honey (and stir until dissolved).