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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Honey garlic pork chops with a sticky amber glaze are seared until golden and then spooned with sauce until caramelized. Minced garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar simmer into a glossy coating that clings to every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Garnish
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Season and sear the pork chops
  1. Season the pork chops all over with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden; set them aside.
Simmer the honey garlic glaze
  1. In a bowl, mix the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the same pan over medium heat and simmer for 1–2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Glaze and finish
  1. Return the pork chops to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes, spooning the sauce over constantly, until glazed.
  2. Continue cooking until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Serve
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.

Notes

For the best caramelized surface, keep the heat at medium-high during searing so the pork turns golden before you simmer the glaze. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the glaze can separate slightly after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, replace the honey with a measured amount of honey-style syrup or a sugar-free honey substitute and simmer until thickened.