Quick and Easy 20 minutes Juicy Pork Chops Recipe!

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are lower in fat, while pork loin can be more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, dry parsley, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mix evenly on both sides of the pork chops.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed garlic and fresh thyme sprigs. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and red wine vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chops and let them simmer in the sauce for another 2–4 minutes until fully cooked and glazed.

Discard thyme sprigs, and drizzle any remaining sauce over the pork chops. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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