About
They say the way to people's hearts is through their stomachs. Well, the best way to people's hearts must therefore be these Honey Garlic Chops! They're so delicious, they'll be filling bellies and putting smiles on faces in no time! Sweet and savory pork, pan-seared to a beautiful golden, are simmered in a floral, sweet, and fragrant honey sauce. The happiness of Honey Garlic Chops cannot be overstated... which is why they disappear so fast!
Ingredients
- 4 (1/2-1-inch-thick) pork chops, bone-in or boneless
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, can substitute white vinegar
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven broiler to medium-high heat.
Step 2 -Season the pork chops with the salt, the pepper, and the garlic powder.
Step 3 -In an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
Step 4 -Add the pork chops to the hot oil and cook, flipping them once, until they are golden and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 5 -Transfer the chops to a plate.
Step 6 -Reduce the stovetop heat to medium.
Step 7 -In the same skillet used for the chops, add the butter and let it melt, while scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits.
Step 8 -Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 9 -Add the honey, the water, and the vinegar to the garlic mixture and increase the heat to medium-high.
Step 10 -Cook the honey mixture, while stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens slightly into a sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 11 -Add the chops to the sauce and baste them generously.
Step 12 -Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the edges of the chops are lightly charred, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 13 -Serve.
