Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops, a perfect balance of bold flavors and tender meat. This quick and easy recipe pairs juicy, golden-seared pork chops with a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a kick of garlic and chili flakes. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a savory-sweet dish that offers the perfect hint of heat, ideal for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these pork chops are best served with roasted veggies, fluffy rice, or buttery mashed potatoes. This skillet-cooked masterpiece delivers a restaurant-quality meal right in the comfort of your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Stir until the sauce begins to bubble and slightly thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes, flipping the chops halfway through, until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, continue simmering the sauce for 1-2 minutes to further thicken, if desired.
Drizzle the thickened sauce over the pork chops, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 856 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*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.
