A treasured mainstay in many Midwestern homes, pork is versatile and makes a wonderful combination of sweet and savory in these Honey Garlic Pork Chops. With the warm, rich tastes of garlic and honey melding so well with the pork chops’ inherent succulence, this dish pays homage to the comfort meal that we all yearn for. Though the dish’s roots are in many different cuisines that value the fusion of meat with umami and sweet tastes, home chefs seeking a fast yet filling dinner have come to love it.
These Honey Garlic Pork Chops are a delicious option that will delight whether you’re cooking a weekday supper or hosting guests.
Serve sides like roasted vegetables, a crisp green salad, or a creamy potato puree with these succulent pork chops. If you want things a little sweeter, think about serving the meal with glazed carrots or buttered corn. To mop up the wonderful sauce this dish produces, try a serving of rice or a loaf of crusty bread.
Ingredients: – Pork chops – Honey – Garlic – 4 servings
The dish requires four boneless pork chops with a thickness of around three quarters of an inch, along with two tablespoons of olive oil, four minced garlic cloves, and salt and pepper to taste.
– honey: 1/4 cup – soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
– 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
– Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Preparation
Prior to grilling, season the pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Next, in a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Place the pork chops in the frying pan and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until they are sufficiently browned and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set them aside.
Next, cook the finely chopped garlic in a skillet for about one minute on medium heat, or until its fragrance is released.
Apply heat for a duration of 2 minutes while vigorously stirring in the soy sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. To enhance the taste, remove any caramelized bits from the pan.
Once the pork chops have been coated with the sauce, place them back in the pan and simmer for an additional minute, or until the sauce has thickened and acquired a sticky consistency.
Prior to serving, adorn the pork chops with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
Advice and Modifications
Elevate the flavor of your honey garlic combo by adding a hint of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of hot sauce to intensify the taste.
If you want to cook pork chops with the bones intact, you will need to modify the cooking time. In order to be fully cooked, they generally need a somewhat longer duration.
– A Once the garlic has been cooked in a little amount of oil over high heat, introduce a small amount of white wine into the pan. Allow it to simmer until it reduces before incorporating the other sauce ingredients to enhance the flavor.
– A If you are seeking a gluten-free substitute for soy sauce, you can consider tamari or coconut aminos.
– A It is always advisable to allocate a few minutes after cooking pork chops for the purpose of allowing them to rest. Each chop will be succulent and flavorful as the liquids have the potential to spread evenly.
– A Adding a little amount of brown sugar to the sauce might enhance its caramelization, appealing to those who like a slightly sweeter taste.