Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

Combine all dry seasonings (garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt) in a bowl.

Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil on both sides of the pork chops to help the seasoning stick.

Generously sprinkle the seasoning mixture on both sides of the pork chops, patting it in.

Heat about 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until smoking hot.

Place the pork chops in the pan, cooking the fat off first to help them cook flat.

Cook the pork chops for about 5-6 minutes per side until they are cooked through and have a nice crust.

Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside.

Discard some of the excess oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon.

Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan and allow it to melt.

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 15 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in honey and stir until caramelized.

Add cooking wine to deglaze the pan and then pour in chicken broth, stirring to combine.

Cook the sauce on medium-low heat until it thickens and simmers.

Return the pork chops to the pan, basting them with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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