{"id":361,"date":"2025-12-19T10:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=361"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:39:34","slug":"honey-garlic-pork-chops-with-creamy-yukon-gold-mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/honey-garlic-pork-chops-with-creamy-yukon-gold-mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoe<\/p>\n<p>Juicy, pan-seared pork chops coated in a rich honey garlic glaze, served alongside ultra-creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and tender broccolini. This comforting yet elegant meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.<\/p>\n<h1>\nIngredients<\/h1>\n<h3>Honey Garlic Pork Chops<\/h3>\n<p>4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)<\/p>\n<p>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon paprika<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/p>\n<h3>\nHoney Garlic Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>4 tablespoons honey<\/p>\n<p>4 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary<\/p>\n<p>Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed<\/p>\n<p>3 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd cup warm milk or heavy cream<\/p>\n<p>Salt, to taste<\/p>\n<p>Black or white pepper, to taste<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder (optional)<\/p>\n<p>Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Optional Side: Garlic Broccolini<\/h3>\n<p>1 bunch broccolini<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/p>\n<p>1 garlic clove, minced<\/p>\n<p>Salt and black pepper<\/p>\n<p>Fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Instructions<\/h1>\n<h3>Honey Garlic Pork Chops<\/h3>\n<p>1. Season the Pork Chops<br \/>\nPat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.<\/p>\n<p>2. Sear the Pork<br \/>\nHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3\u20134 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>3. Make the Sauce<br \/>\nReduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for about 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/p>\n<p>4. Glaze the Pork<br \/>\nStir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2\u20133 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.<\/p>\n<p>5. Finish &amp; Serve<br \/>\nReturn the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them until well coated and glossy. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.<\/p>\n<h3>\nCreamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>1. Cook the Potatoes<br \/>\nPlace the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15\u201320 minutes or until fork-tender.<\/p>\n<p>2. Mash &amp; Cream<br \/>\nDrain well and mash while hot. Add butter, warm milk or cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.<\/p>\n<p>3. Adjust Texture<br \/>\nMash until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.<\/p>\n<h3>\nGarlic Broccolini (Optional)<\/h3>\n<p>1. Blanch broccolini in salted boiling water for 2\u20133 minutes. Drain well.<\/p>\n<p>2. Saut\u00e9 in olive oil with garlic for 1\u20132 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>3. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h4>\n<p>Serve the honey garlic pork chops over creamy mashed potatoes with extra sauce spooned on top. Add broccolini on the side for color, freshness, and balance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Tips &amp; Variations<\/h4>\n<p>Substitute pork chops with chicken thighs or salmon.<\/p>\n<p>Add a splash of chicken broth to the sauce for extra depth.<\/p>\n<p>For extra richness, stir a tablespoon of cream into the honey garlic sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honey Garlic Pork Chops with Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoe Juicy, pan-seared pork chops coated in a rich honey garlic&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":362,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":363,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions\/363"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}