Flavor-Packed Budget Pork Chops with Savory Glaze

Pork Chops Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Pork Chops [00:00]

Start off with your pork loin pork chops, thick or thin, bone in or bone out. Season them with a little black pepper, salt, and a touch of garlic powder.

Step 2: Sear the Pork Chops [00:30]

Heat about a tablespoon of high smoke point oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork chops on both sides for about 3-4 minutes until you achieve a beautiful brown crust.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce [01:00]

While the pork is searing, mince two cloves of garlic and slice the whites of the green onions. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Whisk together and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the Aromatics [01:30]

Once the pork is seared, reduce the heat to medium-low and remove the pork from the pan to rest. Add the sliced green onion whites and minced garlic to the pan, stirring for about 30-40 seconds to bloom the flavors.

Step 5: Deglaze the Pan [02:00]

Add a splash (about 2-3 tablespoons) of white wine or chicken broth to the pan to deglaze, scraping up all the flavorful bits from the bottom. Let it reduce until it evaporates by half.

Step 6: Combine Sauce and Pork [02:30]

Pour the sauce you prepared earlier into the pan and mix well. Once it starts simmering, return the pork chops to the pan, allowing the sauce to turn into a glaze as it reduces slightly.

Step 7: Finish the Sauce [03:00]

When the sauce thickens, remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of cubed butter. Stir until the butter melts and incorporates into the sauce.

Step 8: Plate and Serve [03:30]

Plate the pork chops and spoon the pan sauce over them. Garnish with additional green onions. Enjoy your delicious and inexpensive pork chop dish!