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First-Place Pork Chops

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Time :25 minutes
Yield :4 servings
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The Scoop

No cap, these First-Place Pork Chops are the ultimate game-day cheat code.
While everyone else is stressing over the score, you’ll be busy flexing in the kitchen with a recipe that is low-key effortless but high-key elite. We’re talking perfectly seared chops drenched in a sweet and tangy garlic-honey glaze that absolutely slaps.
It’s giving main character energy; it’s giving gourmet chef, and honestly, your guests aren't even ready for how hard this flavor profile hits.
Hack it:
No pork? This glaze is just as good on chicken thighs, salmon, or tofu.
Turn up the heat: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha to the sauce.
Extra sticky: Let the glaze simmer an extra minute for maximum caramelized goodness.
Citrus boost: Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon to brighten everything up. 
One-pan dinner: Throw asparagus, green beans, or broccoli into the skillet before broiling.
Leftovers:
Sandwich it: Slice the pork and pile it onto a toasted bun with slaw.
Rice bowl: Serve over rice with steamed broccoli and drizzle with any leftover glaze.
Fried rice upgrade: Chop it up and toss it into garlic fried rice with veggies.
Salad mode: Add cold slices to a crunchy salad with cucumbers and a sesame dressing.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops, boneless or bone-in
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Directions

  • Turn the broiler setting on.
  • Season the pork chops with the salt, the pepper, and the garlic powder.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until it is hot.
  • Add the seasoned pork chops to the hot oil and sear them on both sides, until they are golden and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the seared pork chops to a plate.
  • Reduce the stovetop temperature to medium.
  • Add the butter to the same skillet and melt, while stirring with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the honey, the water, and the vinegar to the garlic-butter and increase the temperature to medium-high. Cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pork chops to the skillet and generously baste them with the sauce.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil the pork chops until their edges are slightly charred, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve.
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