Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey garlic pork chops with a sticky amber glaze caramelized in the skillet until glossy and thickened. Cook pork chops fast on both sides, then simmer the honey garlic sauce and spoon it over until the center reaches 145°F.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 430

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Pork chops

4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
0.25 tsp salt to taste
0.25 tsp pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

4 tbsp honey
4 garlic minced cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Garnish

1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
2 tbsp green onions for garnish

Equipment

1 cast iron skillet

Method

Season and sear

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden; set aside.

Make the honey garlic glaze

Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes until combined.
Pour the honey garlic sauce into the same pan over medium heat and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, bubbling and turning glossy.
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

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.

Notes

For juicier chops, rest them for 2 minutes after reaching 145°F while you gather the garnish, then spoon any pan glaze back over the top. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over low heat until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze can thin out after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, use a 1:1 honey-style sugar substitute and keep the same simmer time to reach a slightly thickened texture.