{"id":783,"date":"2026-01-15T21:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=783"},"modified":"2026-01-15T21:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:04:00","slug":"honey-garlic-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/15\/honey-garlic-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Garlic Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0Honey Garlic Pork Chops<\/h1>\n<h2>Juicy &amp; Flavor-Packed<\/h2>\n<p>Sweet, savory, and garlicky, these Honey Garlic Pork Chops are quick enough for busy weeknights yet delicious enough to feel special. A sticky glaze, tender pork, and bold flavor in every bite.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup honey<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ketchup<\/li>\n<li>3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional (Recommended)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (for thicker sauce)<\/li>\n<li>Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n<h3>Prep the Pork Chops<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to help them brown properly.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly season both sides with black pepper (salt is optional since soy sauce is salty).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Make the Honey Garlic Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>In a small bowl, mix together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honey<\/li>\n<li>Soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>Ketchup<\/li>\n<li>Minced garlic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Sear the Pork Chops<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add pork chops and cook for 3\u20134 minutes per side until nicely browned.<\/li>\n<li>Remove pork chops from the pan and set aside (they will finish cooking later).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Simmer in Sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce heat to medium.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the honey garlic sauce into the same skillet.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer for 1\u20132 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Stir in the cornstarch slurry for a thicker glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Finish Cooking<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Return pork chops to the skillet.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon sauce over the chops.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer for 4\u20136 minutes, flipping once, until fully cooked and coated in a glossy sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Internal temperature should reach <strong>145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Rest &amp; Serve<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove from heat and let rest for 2\u20133 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with parsley or green onions.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon extra sauce over the top before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcook: 1-inch pork chops stay juicy at 145\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Always pat dry for a better sear.<\/li>\n<li>Too sweet? Add a splash of rice vinegar or lemon juice.<\/li>\n<li>Want heat? Add chili flakes or a bit of sriracha.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to soak up the sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Honey Garlic Pork Chops Juicy &amp; Flavor-Packed Sweet, savory, and garlicky, these Honey Garlic Pork Chops are quick enough for&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-783","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\/783","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=783"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":785,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/783\/revisions\/785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}