The Art of Ultimate Honey Garlic Pork Chop Perfection

Perfect Pork Chop Searing Mastery

Master the technique of achieving golden-brown sears while maintaining juicy, tender interiors.

Honey Garlic Glaze Excellence

Learn the skill of creating perfectly balanced sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully.

Temperature Control Perfection

Perfect the method of managing heat to prevent burning while achieving proper doneness.

Flavor Balance Technique

Master the art of balancing sweet honey, pungent garlic, and savory seasonings in perfect harmony.

Glaze Application Strategy

Learn optimal timing and techniques for applying glaze to achieve maximum flavor penetration.

Professional Honey Garlic Pork Chop Mastery Secrets for Restaurant-Quality Results

Temperature Control: Don't cook over too high heat or the honey will burn before pork cooks through.

Meat Quality: Choose thick-cut, bone-in pork chops for juiciest results and best flavor.

Resting Time: Let pork chops rest after cooking to redistribute juices for maximum tenderness.

Glaze Timing: Add honey mixture after initial searing to prevent burning the sugars.

Internal Temperature: Use meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches safe 145°F internal temperature.

Sauce Consistency: Adjust thickness with cornstarch slurry or reduce longer for desired consistency.

Succulent Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Sweet Sauce

Name: Succulent Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Sweet Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 pork chops
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Perfect Pork Chops:; 4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; For the Honey Garlic Glaze:; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; For the Cooking Base:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; For the Flavor Enhancers:; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; For the Fresh Components:; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; For the Thickening Agent:; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; For the Perfect Finish:; Coarse sea salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; For Special Equipment:

These tender, juicy honey garlic pork chops feature perfectly seared bone-in chops glazed with a rich, sticky honey garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully during cooking. The combination of sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and savory seasonings creates an irresistible glaze that penetrates the meat while forming a gorgeous golden crust. This restaurant-quality dish transforms simple pork chops into an elegant dinner that's surprisingly easy to prepare, delivering complex flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds and the recipe.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

Chef

RUY

Ingredients

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For the Perfect Pork Chops:

4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

For the Honey Garlic Glaze:

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

For the Cooking Base:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

For the Flavor Enhancers:

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For the Fresh Components:

2 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 lemon, cut into wedges

For the Thickening Agent:

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

For the Perfect Finish:

Coarse sea salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

For Special Equipment:

Large cast iron skillet

Meat thermometer

Tongs

Small mixing bowl

Instructions

Remove pork chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.

Pat pork chops completely dry with paper towels for better searing.

Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

In small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar.

Add brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes to honey mixture.

Heat olive oil in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add pork chops to hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving.

Flip pork chops and sear other side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.

Pour honey garlic mixture over and around the pork chops.

Let sauce bubble and begin to caramelize around the chops.

Spoon sauce over chops repeatedly while cooking for 5-7 minutes.

Check internal temperature reaches 145°F with meat thermometer.

Mix cornstarch and water to create slurry for thickening if needed.

Add cornstarch slurry to pan if you want thicker glaze.

Remove pork chops to serving platter and let rest 3 minutes.

Add lemon juice to pan sauce and stir to combine.

Spoon the caramelized honey garlic sauce over rested pork chops.

Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh chopped parsley.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Accompany with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes for complete meal.

Succulent Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Sweet Sauce

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