Ingredients
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Seared Pork Chops
- 4 thick bone-in pork chops (approx. 10 oz / 280g each, 1-inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Honey Garlic Butter Glaze
- 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 cup (110g) pure clover honey
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chops: Pat pork chops completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; rub generously all over both sides of the chops.
- Sear in Skillet: Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust develops. Flip and sear for 3 minutes on the other side.
- Build Glaze: Turn heat down to medium-low. Add butter to the pan; once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Baste & Glaze: Stir the glaze around the chops. Use a large spoon to baste the bubbling glaze repeatedly over the pork chops for 2 to 3 minutes until an internal meat thermometer reads 140°F (60°C) and the glaze is thick and syrupy.
- Rest & Garnish: Remove skillet from heat and let pork chops rest in the pan for 5 minutes (internal temperature will rise to a perfect 145°F / 63°C). Spoon remaining pan glaze on top, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Glaze Consistency: If your glaze thickens too quickly, add a splash of water or apple cider vinegar to keep it silky.
- Meat Thermometer: Avoid letting the thermometer probe touch the bone for an accurate reading.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with glaze
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg