Description
Quick and sticky honey garlic pork chops seared to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, finished with a glossy honey-garlic glaze.
Ingredients
- 15 oz (425 g) center‑cut boneless pork chops (about 3 chops)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for the sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops very dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, warm water, salt, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne. Set sauce aside.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, add vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
- Place chops in the skillet and sear without moving for 3–4 minutes, until golden. Flip and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes.
- Push the chops aside, add remaining butter and minced garlic to the empty side and sauté for 20–30 seconds.
- Pour reserved honey sauce over the chops and stir, allowing it to bubble and thicken for 1–2 minutes.
- Check doneness; target internal temperature is 145°F (63°C). Let chops rest for 3 minutes.
- Spoon extra sauce over chops and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For bone-in chops, add 1–2 minutes per side to sear time. Maple syrup can replace honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American