Description
A simple and comforting recipe featuring juicy pork chops baked with a sticky honey garlic glaze, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 6 ounces each, preferably thick-cut
- 1/4 cup (85g) raw or wildflower honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to reach temperature for even baking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until glossy and fragrant.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Coat the pork chops with the marinade, rubbing it all over each chop. Let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Arrange the pork chops in an oven-safe baking dish or rimmed baking sheet, spacing them out. Pour any remaining marinade over the chops.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, basting the chops halfway through with pan juices. For deeper caramelization, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Serve warm, spooning extra pan glaze over the pork chops.
Notes
Use thick-cut pork chops for best juiciness. Let chops rest at room temperature before baking for even cooking. Baste chops halfway through baking to build a sticky glaze. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Avoid overcrowding the baking dish to allow proper caramelization. Line pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approxi
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
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