Honey Garlic Pork Loin Chops
These honey garlic pork chops are ready in a flash! Juicy thick pork chops are pan-fried, then coated in a sweet honey glaze. Even picky kiddos love this easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- large stainless steel skillet
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops Note 1
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Note 2
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced or grated
Instructions
- Pat dry the pork chops with a paper towel and evenly salt them on both sides.
- To prepare the sauce, whisk together water, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and garlic in a 2-cup measuring cup.
- In a large stainless skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear the pork chops until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes total.
- Then pour the prepared sauce over the pork chops in the skillet. Continue to cook over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 5 minutes more per side depending on thickness.
- Serve right away with your favorite side dish.
Notes
Note 1: Thick pork chops are the best. I recommend at least 1 ½ inches thick pork loin chops, trimmed of fat.
Note 2: Swap with tamari soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover pork chops in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat the pork chops in the microwave, oven, or a hot skillet.
- Microwave: Transfer the pork chops to a microwave-safe plate and reheat until hot throughout.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pork chops in a glass baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake until hot and juicy.
- Skillet: Cut the pork chops into very thin slices and reheat in a hot skillet with olive oil.
- Store leftover pork chops in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat the pork chops in the microwave, oven, or a hot skillet.
- Microwave: Transfer the pork chops to a microwave-safe plate and reheat until hot throughout.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pork chops in a glass baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake until hot and juicy.
- Skillet: Cut the pork chops into very thin slices and reheat in a hot skillet with olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1731mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.