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Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe — Sweet & Savory Dinner Idea

These Honey Garlic Pork Chops combine sweet and savory flavors with a bright hit of garlic. Ready in about 20 minutes, this easy skillet recipe delivers juicy chops glazed in a simple honey-soy garlic sauce — perfect for weeknight dinners or a quick weekend meal.

Four honey garlic pork chops cooking in a skillet with a wooden spoon stirring through.

Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe

  • Quick. From start to finish this recipe takes about 20 minutes, ideal when you need dinner on the table fast.
  • Flavorful. The balance of honey and soy sauce gives sweet and salty notes while garlic adds depth and aroma.
  • Versatile. Serve these chops with rice, potatoes or roasted vegetables for an easy, complete meal.
Overhead view of all the ingredients used to make honey garlic pork chops.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil: Or vegetable oil if preferred.
  • Pork chops: Boneless pork chops cook faster and are used here.
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning.
  • Butter: Salted or unsalted both work.
  • Garlic: Fresh minced garlic gives the best flavor.
  • Honey: Adds natural sweetness and helps glaze the chops.
  • Soy sauce: Regular or low-sodium, for umami and saltiness.
  • Parsley: Fresh, chopped for garnish.

How to Make Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Pork chops seasoned with salt and pepper on a white tray.
Pork chops sear in a white skillet.
  • Prepare. Pat chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cook. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 145°F internal temperature.
Butter melts in a white skillet.
Close-up image of a spoon holding up a pork chop.
  • Rest. Transfer chops to a plate and tent with foil while you make the sauce.
  • Make sauce. In the same skillet melt butter, add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  • Simmer. Whisk in honey and soy sauce, simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Finish. Spoon or drizzle the sauce over the pork chops and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Up close honey garlic pork chops.

Tips for Success

  • Use a meat thermometer. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F to ensure safe, juicy pork.
  • Boneless vs. bone-in. Bone-in chops take longer to cook; adjust time accordingly.
  • Avoid overcooking. Remove chops promptly when they hit 145°F and rest them briefly.
  • Resting improves juiciness. Let meat rest while you finish the sauce so juices redistribute.

What to Serve with Honey Garlic Pork Chops

  • Vegetables: Roasted or sautéed vegetables complement the garlic and honey glaze.
  • Potatoes: Mashed, roasted, or pan-fried potatoes are classic partners for pork chops.
  • Rice: Steamed or garlic butter rice soaks up the sauce nicely.
Sliced pork chops with a fork reaching for a piece.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen chops in the fridge before reheating.
  • To reheat: Place chops in an oven-safe dish with a splash of water or broth, cover, and warm in a 350°F oven until heated through. Reheat extra sauce separately and drizzle over the chops to restore moisture and flavor.

Easy Pork Recipes

  • Brown Sugar Pork Chops
  • Roast Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes
  • Baked Pork Chops with Apples and Winter Vegetables
  • Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables
Four honey garlic pork chops cooking in a skillet with a wooden spoon stirring through.

5 from 2 votes

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes
Juicy, quick, and packed with flavor, these Honey Garlic Pork Chops are glazed in a simple garlic-honey sauce and ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 20
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

Pork Chops

  • Season the pork chops with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the seasoned pork chops to the hot skillet.
  • Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, reaching 145°F internal temperature.
  • Transfer chops to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • In the same skillet add the unsalted butter.
  • When the butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
  • Whisk in honey and soy sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the cooked pork chops.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk or spoon for stirring
  • Instant-read meat thermometer (recommended)

Notes

  • Choosing pork chops: Boneless chops are quicker; bone-in require more cooking time.
  • Honey: Use a honey you enjoy — its flavor will show through the sauce.
  • Checking doneness: Aim for 145°F internal temperature for perfect doneness.
  • Avoid overcooking: Remove chops as soon as they reach 145°F to keep them juicy.
  • Resting time: Rest chops while making the sauce so the juices redistribute for better texture and flavor.

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided for reference only. Values vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.


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