Saucy Pork Chop for One or More
Perfectly portioned and bursting with flavor, the Saucy Pork Chop for One (or More) is your go-to recipe for a quick, satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on elegance. This dish features a tender, juicy pork chop seared to golden perfection, paired with a luscious, savory-sweet sauce made from garlic, chicken stock, soy sauce, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. The secret to its rich, silky texture lies in a simple cornstarch slurry, which thickens the sauce to coat the pork beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for a solo dinner or scaled up to serve a crowd. Top it off with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece bone-in or boneless pork chop
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chop dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter, letting the butter melt and sizzle.
Place the pork chop in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chop and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, and honey (or maple syrup), then pour the mixture into the skillet.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until fully dissolved. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce to thicken it.
Return the pork chop to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and spoon the sauce over the chop. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chop reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chop from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes. Continue simmering the sauce if needed for further thickening.
Plate the pork chop and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
