Honey Garlic Pork Chops
In short: Boneless pork chops seared until golden, then glazed in a sticky honey, garlic and soy sauce that thickens in the pan in minutes. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Few sauces are as quick or as popular with children as this honey and garlic glaze. It takes just honey, garlic, soy sauce and a splash of vinegar, and it thickens in the pan while the chops finish cooking. Searing the chops first gives them a golden crust, then the glaze is spooned over them until it coats. Watch the heat once the honey goes in, because it can burn. Serve with rice and a green vegetable to balance the sweetness.
Instructions
- Pat the chops dry and season them with the salt and pepper. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar and water together in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chops for 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through, about 58°C (136°F) inside. Move them to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Pour the glaze into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for 1 minute, until the glaze turns glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Return the chops and their juices to the pan and turn them in the glaze for 1 to 2 minutes, until they read 63°C (145°F).
- Rest the chops for 3 minutes, spoon the glaze over the top, sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onion, and serve.
Tips
- Keep the heat at medium once the honey goes in. It scorches quickly and turns bitter.
- Add 1 tbsp of grated ginger or a pinch of chili flakes to the glaze for more kick.
Questions and answers
Can I use bone-in chops or pork tenderloin?
Yes. Bone-in chops need 2 to 3 extra minutes per side. Tenderloin can be cut into 2 cm (3/4 inch) medallions and cooked the same way for about 3 minutes per side.
How do I keep the glaze from burning?
Lower the heat before adding it, keep it moving and take the pan off the heat as soon as it thickens.
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Yes, in the same amount. The flavor will be a little earthier and the glaze slightly thinner.
How long does it take to make Honey Garlic Pork Chops?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Honey Garlic Pork Chops?
About 350 kcal per serving, with 39 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 19 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
