Honey Garlic Pork Chops
These Honey Garlic Pork Chops are tender and juicy with a sticky sweet-savory glaze that's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Servings 2
Calories 171kcal
Ingredients
- 2 center-cut Pork loin Chops
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons ghee
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ⅛ cup chicken broth
- ½ tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes optional
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven broiler. Season the boneless chops with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear the pork chops on both sides 4 minutes, or until golden and the internal temperature of the pork has reached 145 degrees. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the burner to medium heat. Add the ghee to the same pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.Add the honey, water, red pepper flakes, and vinegar to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook stirring occasionally, for a couple of minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Return the pork chops back to the pan and baste with the pan sauce.
- Place the pork chops in the oven and broil for 1 minute, or until edges are slightly charred and color is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if using.
Notes
If using sugar free maple syrup (keto approved) carbs = 4 grams
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 19g
