These easy honey soy pork chops are fast, easy to make, and have the perfect savory-sweet sauce!
I don't make pork chops too often, but I enjoyed these pork chops with apples so much that I decided to make another easy boneless pork chops recipe.
The honey-garlic-soy sauce for the chops is really simple to make. It has butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Ingredients you're likely to have on-hand already, basically.
To make this recipe, you sear the pork chops until they're golden on each side, take them out of the pan, make the sauce, add the chops back to the pan, and then cover and cook a few minutes until they're done. The whole process only takes about half an hour... not bad.
Pro tip: I used regular soy sauce and chicken broth for this recipe, and I found it was too salty (even for me, and that's saying something!), so I strongly suggest using the low-sodium versions or serving this recipe with unsalted side dishes.
These pork chops would de delicious served with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes or rice.
You may also like my Honey Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken recipe.
Will you make this honey soy pork chops recipe?
Questions? Talk to me in the comments below!
Honey Soy Pork Chops
These easy honey soy pork chops are fast, easy to make, and have the perfect savory-sweet sauce!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin center chops (about 1" thick)
- Pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
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Sprinkle the pork chops with pepper, and then dredge them in flour.
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Add 1 tbsp of the butter + the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan's hot, add the pork. Cook it for 3-4 minutes/side or until it has a nice golden crust.
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Take the pork chops out of the pan and set aside.
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Take the pan off the heat and add the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and remaining butter. Return the pan to the heat and cook for about a minute.
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Add the pork back to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low (or low heat if it's cast iron), cover the pan, and let the pork cook for 3 minutes or until it's fully cooked.
Recipe Notes
- I used boneless pork chops, but you could definitely use bone-in ones. If your pork chops are slightly thicker or slightly less thick than the ones I bought (mine were about 1" thick), adjust cooking time accordingly.
- I used my trusty 10-1/4" Lodge cast iron skillet to make this recipe.
Eugenia R says
Thanks! I have cooked pork chops using soy sauce but never thought of adding honey. I have tried Chinese 5 Spice on pork tenderloin and hubby loves that recipe so I will try on pork chops and see how that tastes.
Natasha says
Let me know!
finn kudsk says
I like the recipe a lot, I might add some fresh grated ginger though. But lovely combination of flavours.
Natasha says
So glad you liked it! Good idea on the fresh ginger!
Mia says
This was easy and tasty. My husband loved it, and he's already asked when I'll make it again! I served these with corn, brussel sprouts and couscous.
Natasha says
Wonderful! I am so glad you all enjoyed it. π
Maureen says
These looks interesting to try,this coming wk
Natasha says
Enjoy!
Little Mouse says
I have 4 fussy eaters and every single one of them devoured this! And pork is usually a tough subject in this house (bad pun intended!). So thank you thank you thank you for giving me a recipe that diversifies their palette a little. LM x
Natasha says
That's amazing! Your comment made my day. π
Karen says
This looks absolutely delicious & I canβt wait to try it
Natasha says
Thank you!! Hope you like the recipe, Karen! π
Ray Walker says
Ray, South Africa
Made this twice now, quick, easy and very tasty.
Natasha says
So glad you like them, Ray!! Thanks for leaving a comment. π
Sean says
Why does everyone have to put garlic in whatever they cook ??? It stinks your breath and I hate it , so what's the reason using garlic ???
Natasha says
Because it's one of life's greatest pleasures, in my opinion. It tastes amazing. You can leave it out of this recipe. π
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I always go for the low-sodium too Natasha. These look delicious and pork chops are Tom's fave!
Natasha says
Thanks so much, Mary Ann!