Got it! Let’s make mustard honey pork chops—sweet, tangy, and juicy. Here’s a straightforward recipe you can do on the stove or in the oven.
Ingredients (for 4 pork chops)
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, 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)
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, adds tang)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional: parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops:
Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. - Sear the pork chops:
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. They don’t need to be fully cooked yet. - Make the sauce:
In a 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, occasionally spooning sauce over the meat, for 5–8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). - Rest and serve:
Let chops rest 3–5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Pro Tip: For extra caramelization, you can broil the pork chops for 1–2 minutes at the end. Serve with roasted veggies, rice, or mashed potatoes.
If you want, I can also give a quick one-pan oven version where the pork chops bake in the honey mustard sauce with vegetables—super easy cleanup. Do you want me to do that?
