Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 3–4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

🍯 Glaze Sauce

• 3 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)

🔥 Instructions

1. Season the pork
   
   • Pat pork chops dry.
   • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Sear
   
   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Cook pork chops for ~4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
   • Remove and set aside.
5. Make the glaze
   
   • In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
   • Add garlic and sauté briefly (30 seconds).
   • Stir in honey, soy sauce, mustard, vinegar, paprika, and chili flakes.
   • Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Glaze the pork
   
   • Return pork chops to the pan.
   • Spoon sauce over them continuously for 3–5 minutes.
   • Cook until internal temp reaches 63°C / 145°F.
9. Finish
   
   • Let rest for a few minutes.
   • Spoon extra glaze on top before serving.

🍽️ Tips

• Use bone-in chops for more flavor and juiciness.
• Don’t overcook—pork dries out quickly.
• Add a knob of butter at the end for extra richness.