Ingredients
🥩 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🍯 ⅓ cup honey
🥄 ¼ cup soy sauce
🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil
🍋 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork Chops
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Sear the Pork Chops
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
4. Glaze the Pork Chops
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
Cook for 3–4 more minutes, flipping the pork chops once, until they are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F) and coated in the sticky sauce.
Serve
Transfer the pork chops to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips for Success
Even Cooking: Let the pork chops come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing.
Sauce Thickness: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the sauce while simmering.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, or rice for a complete meal.
