Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Where This Goes Wrong

Add the glaze after the chops are cooked, because honey burns on a hot pan.

If the sauce reduces too far, loosen it with a spoonful of water.

Thin chops may cook in 3 minutes per side, so check early.

Making Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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1. Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and sear for 4 minutes per side. Lift out and rest.

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2. Lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

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3. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, vinegar and water and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce coats a spoon.

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4. Return the chops and any juices to the pan and turn in the glaze for 1 minute. Serve with the sauce spooned over.

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Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a covered pan with a splash of water.

Swaps and Variations

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Good With

• Steamed rice
• Green beans
• Stir-fried cabbage
• Cucumber slices

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What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.