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Savory Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe Perfect for Cast Iron Sear

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Juicy bone-in pork chops seared to perfection in a cast iron skillet and glazed with a balanced honey garlic sauce, perfect for quick and flavorful weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
  • Water or chicken broth, as needed to loosen sauce

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture; season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates instantly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Place pork chops in the skillet without crowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving to form a crust. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and fresh thyme or rosemary if using. Tilt pan and baste chops with melted butter and herb oil for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour the honey garlic glaze evenly over the chops. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, spooning glaze over the meat as it thickens. Add water or broth if glaze thickens too quickly.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Remove chops and rest on a plate tented with foil for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry and let them come to room temperature before cooking for best sear. Use high smoke point oil like avocado or refined olive oil. Lower heat before adding glaze to prevent burning. Rest meat after cooking to retain juices. Glaze can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.

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