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Flavorful Skillet Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe with Crisp Green Beans Made Easy

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A quick and easy skillet recipe featuring juicy honey garlic pork chops with a caramelized glaze and crisp-tender green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick, roughly 6 oz each)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Carefully place the pork chops in the hot skillet. Cook without moving for about 4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crusty.
  4. Flip the pork chops and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the melted butter over the chops. Pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  5. While the pork chops cook, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the chops in the skillet. Let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the meat to create a sticky coating. Lower heat if garlic starts to brown too fast.
  7. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add trimmed green beans and sprinkle with garlic powder (or minced fresh garlic), salt, and pepper.
  8. Sauté green beans for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and bright green.
  9. Transfer pork chops to plates and spoon extra glaze over the top. Add a side of crisp green beans. Optionally sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Pat pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Use medium-high heat for a golden crust without burning the glaze. Spoon butter over chops while cooking to keep them juicy. Add glaze near the end to avoid burning the honey. Rest pork chops for a couple of minutes before serving to lock in juices. If glaze thickens too much or burns, add a splash of water to loosen it. Leftovers reheat best gently in a skillet with a splash of water or extra glaze.

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