Sweet Simmered Pork Chops
Tender, juicy, and bursting with savory-sweet flavors, these Sweet Simmered Pork Chops are the perfect comfort food dish for any night of the week. This easy, one-skillet recipe combines seared pork chops with a luscious sauce made from honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Simmered to perfection alongside caramelized onions and thickened with a touch of cornstarch, these pork chops are irresistibly saucy and flavorful. Ready in under an hour, this dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to share, these Sweet Simmered Pork Chops are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic until combined. Set the sauce aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over them. Add the water to the skillet to thin the sauce slightly, if needed.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the pork chops simmer for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/62.8°C).
To thicken the sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Serve the sweet simmered pork chops with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.4 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3317 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.0 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2020 mg | 43% | |
*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.
