Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Honey garlic sauce strikes again! This time, I’m putting my famous flavor combo to work in a hearty main dish: Honey Garlic Pork Chops.
I’ve been a huge fan of honey garlic sauce ever since I first put it in my Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs. I went on to use it with cocktail weenies, Polish sausage, chicken, carrots and even shrimp lo mein. But until now, I’ve never tried it with pork.
Well, it worked like a charm. First, I rubbed the chops with salt, pepper, and sage and seared them. Then I dunked them in my luscious honey garlic sauce and broiled them until they were just a bit charred on the edge. And they came out just perfect. Crisp outside, juicy inside, and loaded with flavor through and through, they’re everything you could ask for in a chop.
Once the honey garlic pork chops have been cooked, they should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be stored for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
To freeze, place the pork chops in a freezer-safe container or bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When you are ready to reheat, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat them in the oven or microwave until they are heated through.
Roasted Vegetables: Roasted vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, or carrots are a healthy and flavorful side dish that pairs well with honey garlic pork chops.
Mashed Potatoes: Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that complement the savory flavors of the pork chops. You can also add in some garlic or herbs for extra flavor.
Rice: Serve the pork chops over a bed of rice, or serve the rice as a side dish. Jasmine or basmati rice works well, or you can opt for a wild rice blend.
Salad: A light and fresh salad is a great way to balance out the richness of the pork chops. A simple green salad with a vinaigrette dressing would be a great choice.
Grilled or Steamed Vegetables: Grilled or steamed vegetables such as green beans, zucchini, or squash are a healthy and easy side dish that pairs well with the pork chops.
Bread or Rolls: Warm bread or rolls can help soak up the flavorful sauce from the pork chops.
If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the pork chops to a baking dish or sheet pan for broiling.
Here’s how:
– After searing the pork chops on both sides in a regular skillet, remove them from the skillet and place them in a single layer in a baking dish or sheet pan.
– Make the sauce as directed in the same skillet you used to sear the pork chops.
– Pour the sauce over the pork chops, making sure to coat them evenly.
– Preheat your broiler to high.
– Place the baking dish or sheet pan under the broiler and broil for 1-2 minutes or until the edges of the pork chops are slightly charred.
– Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Using a baking dish or sheet pan is a good alternative if you don’t have an oven-safe skillet. Just be sure to handle the hot pan carefully, using oven mitts or a kitchen towel, when transferring it to and from the oven.
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Honey Garlic Pork Chops
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and then rub the sea salt, sage and black pepper all over both sides of the chops.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large, oven safe skillet until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Remove from the skillet to a clean plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- In the skillet, melt the salted butter.
- Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Stir in the honey and soy sauce, scrape everything off the bottom of the pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Add back in the pork chops and coat well with the sauce.
- Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let set for 3-5 minutes and then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, optional.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless center cut pork chops
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and then rub the sea salt, sage and black pepper all over both sides of the chops.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large, oven safe skillet until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Remove from the skillet to a clean plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- In the skillet, melt the salted butter.
- Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Stir in the honey and soy sauce, scrape everything off the bottom of the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Add back in the pork chops and coat well with the sauce.
- Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let set for 3-5 minutes and then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, optional.
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