Description
Sizzling Pork Chops come together in minutes with a simple pan-sear that guarantees juicy, flavorful results. Your dinner table deserves these tender chops seasoned just right and cooked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 15 oz center cut boneless pork chops
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Pat the 15 oz pork chops dry with paper towels, then generously sprinkle both sides with salt and ground black pepper to ensure maximum flavor coverage.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and looks slightly wavy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 ½ tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons warm water, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 3 dashes cayenne pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the honey sauce over the seared pork chops, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for 1-2 minutes while continuously spooning the sauce over the meat.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Transfer the glazed pork chops to serving plates and sprinkle 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley across the top for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Selecting the right cut matters, so choose center-cut boneless pork chops around 1-inch thick for the most tender results.
- Pat the pork chops completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F for juicy, safe-to-eat pork that stays moist.
- For a gluten-free version, replace standard vinegar with apple cider vinegar and verify your honey is pure and unprocessed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg