Sweet Heat! Hot Honey Garlic Pork Chops With Rice And Broccoli Fresh Off The Griddle

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than honey.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner while pork loin is a more economical cut.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Prepare a brine marinade with 2 cups of beef broth, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper, 0.125 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, and 0.125 teaspoons of cayenne pepper.

Brine the pork chops in the marinade for 3 hours, then pat them dry.

Preheat the griddle to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a separate bowl, mix together 0.25 cups of honey, 0.25 cups of water, 0.25 cups of soy sauce, 6 teaspoons of minced garlic, 0.125 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, 0.125 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to create the hot honey garlic glaze.

Pour the glaze mixture into a pot and start heating it up to reduce.

Sear the pork chops on the griddle for about 4 minutes on each side until they develop a nice golden crust.

Melt some butter on the griddle and add broccoli, cooking until it has a little char but is still crisp.

Make room on the griddle for microwavable rice, cooking it according to package instructions and pressing it down to crisp up.

Check the internal temperature of the pork chops, aiming for 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add a teaspoon of cornstarch to the glaze to thicken it, adjusting with water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

Coat the pork chops in the glaze, allowing it to caramelize on the griddle, using a torch if needed for extra caramelization.

Serve the pork chops on a bed of rice with broccoli on the side.

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