DELICIOUS HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS | COOKING FROM THE LOFT

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.

Heat a skillet with a good amount of olive oil.

Prepare the ingredients: bone-in pork chops, a lot of garlic, equal parts salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley for garnish.

Season the pork chops generously with the seasoning mix.

Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops to sear them for color, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place them on a plate to rest, keeping the juices.

Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Add honey to the skillet along with a splash of chicken stock and a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

Stir in fresh parsley and some green onions into the sauce.

Return the pork chops to the skillet, along with any juices that collected, and baste them with the sauce.

Increase the heat slightly to bring everything together and reduce the sauce.

Plate the pork chops with a side of rice, spooning the honey garlic glaze over the top.

Serve with roasted asparagus and garnish with more green onions, fresh parsley, and sesame seeds.

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