Simple and Delicious Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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.

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Add pork chops to the skillet and let them sit without moving for a few minutes to achieve a golden brown color.

Carefully flip the pork chops over and repeat the searing process.

Sear the sides of the pork chops by placing them on their sides in the pan to get color.

Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside.

Turn the heat down to low and add butter and minced garlic to the pan; sauté until fragrant.

Add smoked paprika to the garlic and butter mixture and cook together.

Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom.

Let the wine reduce down to at least half before adding honey to the sauce.

Allow the sauce to thicken on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Return the pork chops to the skillet, basting them with the sauce, and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plate the pork chops and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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