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Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chops recipe delivers a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal that will become a weeknight staple. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops:
  • 4 boneless pork chops about 1-inch thick, 6-ounce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Hot Honey Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small Bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Prep the Pork: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. This helps them sear properly. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  3. Make the Glaze: While the pork chops are searing, whisk together the hot honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
  4. Glaze the Pork: Once the pork chops are cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the hot honey glaze over the pork chops in the skillet.
  5. Simmer and Glaze: Let the pork chops simmer in the glaze for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the glaze has thickened and the pork chops are evenly coated.
  6. Serve Immediately: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of extra hot honey, if desired.

Notes

For the most tender and flavorful pork chops, choose chops that are about 1-inch thick and have a good amount of marbling (streaks of fat) throughout the meat. Marbling adds flavor and helps keep the pork chops moist during cooking. Before cooking, let the pork chops sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. This helps them cook more evenly. Don't overcrowd the pan. If your skillet isn't large enough to fit all four pork chops in a single layer, cook them in batches. Overcrowding the pan will lower the temperature of the oil and cause the pork chops to steam instead of sear, resulting in a less flavorful and less appealing final product. Be careful not to overcook the pork chops. Pork chops are best when cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Overcooked pork chops will be dry and tough. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they are cooked to the perfect temperature.