Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey Garlic Pork Chops bring a wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors that can make any meal special. With their tender texture, these juicy chops are not only mouthwatering but also incredibly easy to prepare. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked pork chop, glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the pan. You’d be hard-pressed to find a dish as delightful and manageable as this one for a weeknight dinner or an at-home date night.

I remember the first time I made these Honey Garlic Pork Chops. The sweet aroma swirling through the kitchen brought my family running, each one eager to savor the deliciousness. In just 45 minutes, I transformed a simple weekday meal into a feast, and it quickly became a go-to recipe in our household. The balance of flavors and textures truly shines through, making this a choice you’ll eagerly repeat. If you’re looking for a reliable crowd-pleaser that tastes amazing without taking hours in the kitchen, I wholeheartedly invite you to give these chops a try.

How to Make Honey Garlic Pork Chops

1. Pound the Pork Chops: Use a meat tenderizer or the back of a heavy knife to pound the pork chops until they are about ¼ inch (½ cm) thick. Once pounded, slice them into bite-sized pieces and put them in a medium bowl.
2. Prepare the Marinade: Into the bowl with the pork, add the garlic powder, salt, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, honey, light soy sauce, lemon juice, white pepper, and black pepper. Use your hands to massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Allow them to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Make the Sauce: In a separate small bowl, mix the additional sauce ingredients: sesame oil, water, and honey, stirring until combined. You want it well-blended for that perfect glaze.
4. Heat the Oil: In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the vegetable oil until it reaches about 350°F (176°C). A good test is to drop in a small piece of the marinade and see if it sizzles.
5. Coat the Pork: Add the cornstarch and all-purpose flour to the bowl with the marinated pork. Toss until the meat is evenly coated in the flour mixture to create a delightful crunch.
6. Fry the Pork: When the oil is hot, carefully add the coated pork pieces. Fry them for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until both sides turn a beautiful golden brown and cook through. Once done, remove them onto a plate lined with paper towels.
7. Prepare the Sauce: Turn off the heat and carefully drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Now, return the heat to medium. Add minced garlic into the skillet and sauté until it’s fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
8. Add the Prepped Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring continuously. Cook until it reduces to a thin, syrupy consistency—this should only take a minute or two. It should be bubbling around the edges.
9. Combine the Pork and Sauce: Add the crispy pork back to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure each piece is well-coated in that luscious glaze. Transfer everything to a serving plate.
10. Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions and crispy fried garlic if you like. Serve immediately, and watch as everyone gathers around to dig in!

Storing & Reheating

To keep your Honey Garlic Pork Chops at their best, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the cooked pork chops for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy again, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until they’re warmed through. Just a heads-up: while the flavor remains delightful, the texture may get slightly softer upon reheating. A quick return to the pan can help maintain that crispy exterior!

These Honey Garlic Pork Chops aren’t just a meal; they’re a story waiting to be told at your dining table. The combination of sweet honey and fragrant garlic creates a dish that sings with flavor. Whether you’re cooking for just yourself or gathering loved ones for dinner, these chops promise a satisfying experience. Don’t hesitate to play around with the ingredients and make it your own! I can’t wait for you to enjoy these tender, scrumptious morsels!

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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Recipe Author: Linsey

Try these Honey Garlic Pork Chops featuring tender pork in a delightful honey-garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner that’s packed with flavor.

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• Prep Time 20 minutes
• Cook Time 25 minutes
• Yield 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 lb bone-in thin cut pork chops, about 4 pork chops
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• pinch of white pepper
• pinch of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• sliced green onion and/or fried garlic, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pound the pork chops until they are 1/4” thick and cut into bite-sized pieces, transferring them to a medium bowl.
2. Add the marinade ingredients, except for cornstarch and flour, into the bowl. Massage the marinade into the pork and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.
4. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet until it reaches about 350°F.
5. Coat the marinated pork with cornstarch and flour, then add the pork to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from oil and drain on a plate.
6. Turn off the heat and drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
7. Turn the heat back on to medium, add garlic and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
8. Pour the sauce into the skillet, cooking and stirring until it reaches a thin syrupy consistency.
9. Add the cooked pork back to the sauce, stirring to coat well. Transfer everything onto a serving plate and garnish with green onions and fried garlic if desired.
10. Serve immediately as a main dish.

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Notes

For extra flavor, let the pork marinate longer if time allows.
Adjust the honey quantity to suit your sweetness preference.
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 pork chop
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 580mg
• Fat: 27g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 30g
• Cholesterol: 90mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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