About
What a lovely dinner for you and your partner! Romantic Hot Honey Pork Chops have just the right amount of spice to keep things exciting, with the right amount of floral honey sweetness to keep everything nice and balanced. There's a metaphor for a great relationship in there! With succulent pork chops to keep things hearty and satisfying, Romantic Hot Honey Pork Chops are the perfect Valentine's Day dish!
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/4 pounds (about 1-inch-thick) pork chops, boneless and trimmed
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1 -Season the pork chops evenly with the salt and the black pepper.
Step 2 -In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork chops in a single layer and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
Step 3 -Flip the pork chops and cook until lightly browned on the reverse side, about 1 minute.
Step 4 -Reduce the heat to medium and allow the pork chops to cook, uncovered, until they reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees F, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 -Transfer the pork chops to a plate and immediately tent them with foil.
Step 6 -Allow the pork chops to rest until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 -In the same pan used to cook the pork, over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 8 -Add the garlic to the melted butter and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 9 -Add the chicken broth, the brown sugar, the honey, the paprika, and the cayenne pepper to the garlic mixture and whisk to combine.
Step 10 -Cook the sauce until it is reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 11 -Add the pork chops to the sauce and cook until warmed through, while spooning the sauce over the chops.
Step 12 -Serve.
