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Savory Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe with Easy Crisp Apple Slaw

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A quick and easy recipe featuring honey garlic glazed pork chops paired with a fresh, crisp apple slaw. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner that balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml), low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large green apple, cored and julienned (Granny Smith preferred)
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded finely (about 150 g)
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (7 g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml) for slaw dressing

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup honey, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Stir well and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss julienned green apple, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped parsley. Add lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss again. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for about 4 minutes per side until golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches about 140°F (60°C).
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour honey garlic glaze over the chops in the skillet. Spoon glaze continuously over the meat, letting it bubble and thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water if glaze thickens too fast.
  6. Remove chops from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a generous helping of crisp apple slaw.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before seasoning for a better sear. Keep heat moderate when glazing to prevent burning. Prepare apple slaw no more than 2 hours ahead and keep refrigerated for best crispness. Bone-in chops add juiciness but require slightly longer cooking. Boneless chops cook faster and can dry out if overcooked. Glaze can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

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