Perfect! Honey mustard pork chops are sweet, tangy, and super easy to make. Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe:
Ingredients (for 4 pork chops)
- 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard if preferred)
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for tang)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional: parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops:
Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. - Sear the pork chops:
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. They don’t need to be fully cooked yet. - Make the honey mustard sauce:
In a small bowl, mix honey, mustard, garlic, and vinegar/lemon juice. - Cook in the sauce:
Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce over the pork chops. Cook, turning occasionally, for 5–8 minutes until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Spoon the sauce over the chops as they cook. - Rest and serve:
Let the pork chops rest for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice, potatoes, or veggies.
💡 Tip: For extra caramelization, you can broil the pork chops for 1–2 minutes at the end after coating with sauce.
If you want, I can also give a quick sheet-pan version where the pork chops and sauce bake together with veggies for a one-pan dinner. It’s super convenient.
