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Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes » Sticky Honey Soy Pork Chops

Sticky Honey Soy Pork Chops

February 17, 2020 by Alida Ryder 24 Comments

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Sticky honey soy pork chops are seared before being cooked in a sticky, aromatic sauce resulting in seriously delicious and juicy pork.

Sticky honey soy pork chops

How to cook honey soy pork chops

  1. Pan-fried pork chops: Pat bone-in pork chops dry with kitchen paper before seasoning with salt. Heat a large pan or skillet over high heat and add the chops. Sear until golden brown on both sides. Depending on how thick the chops are, they should be cooked through at this stage. The meat will have a slight pink hue and will still be juicy.  Stand the pork chops on the fat cap and cook the fat for a few minutes until golden brown and crisp. This will help render out the fat and make it unctuous. Remove the chops from the pan and set aside.
  2. Make the sticky sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce (use Tamari or Coconut Aminos if your gluten intolerant), freshly grated ginger and garlic, chilli flakes (red pepper flakes), water and lemon juice in a measuring jug and mix well. Pour into the same pan used for the pork chops and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for a minute or two until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Add the chops back into the pan and spoon over the glaze. If you want the glaze stickier, cook for a little longer before adding the pork chops. Season to taste and serve.

Juicy pork chops.

How long to cook pork chops

Pork chops are cooked when they reach 62ºC/145ºF on a meat thermometer. However, I find them to be a little overcooked usually at that temperature. I prefer my pork chops to have a slight pink hue in the center and still be juicy. Pork is perfectly safe to eat like this. I cook my chops for 3-4 minutes per side (depending on their thickness) in a very hot pan to get good color on them without overcooking.

What to serve with pork chops

  1. Easy spicy garlic roasted broccoli
  2. Parmesan garlic mashed potatoes
  3. Cucumber, tomato and red onion salad

Honey soy pork chops with broccoli.

Pork chop recipes

  1. Easy Greek pork chops
  2. Creamy mushroom pork chops

Sticky Honey soy pork chops

4.56 from 36 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Amerian
Keyword: Greek pork chops, honey soy pork chops, Pork chop recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 4 thick pork chops
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey (add more if you want it sweeter)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat a large frying pan or skillet over high heat. Pat the pork chops dry with kitchen paper then season with 2 teaspoons oil and salt.
  • Cook the pork chops in the hot pan for 3-4 minutes per side until well browned. Turn the chops onto their fat caps and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fat is well browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Combine the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, chilli & lemon juice in a mixing jug and mix well. Pour into the pan and allow to simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon then add the pork chops back in.
  • Glaze the chops with the sauce until they are coated, sticky and shiny.
  • Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1687mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Meat Tagged With: dinner recipe, easy dinner recipe, pork, pork chop recipe, pork chops, pork recipe, pork recipes, Sticky honey & soy pork chops

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Comments

  1. @Mayo...On Food

    May 25, 2020 at 6:37 AM

    Can I do this on a bbq/grill?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 25, 2020 at 1:38 PM

      Yup, definitely!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie

    February 22, 2020 at 1:37 PM

    This is by far the easiest recipe for Pork chops I have come across. I love the honey glazed pork chops but never really got down to making it. Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  3. CHARLOTTE GODDARD

    September 29, 2016 at 7:40 PM

    Hello, many thanks for the recipe. This is no doubt a silly question but do you use sweet or salty soy sauce?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 30, 2016 at 9:30 AM

      Either, I used a regular salty soy sauce though.

      Reply
  4. Gina

    March 8, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    What does 3 cm pieces of ginger mean?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 9, 2016 at 6:24 AM

      A 3cm piece of fresh ginger is around 1 inch of fresh ginger.

      Reply
    • DEBBIE BAXTER

      October 18, 2019 at 4:52 PM

      Exactly what it says 3cms

      Reply
  5. Kell

    February 21, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Will this marinade work just as well on pork fillet too?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 23, 2015 at 7:48 AM

      Absolutely Kelly. This is also magic on chicken breasts and thighs.

      Reply
  6. Mrs. Bossy to you...

    September 11, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Are you frying the pork chops in any oil or just put them in the pan?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 14, 2014 at 10:52 AM

      No, I just use a non-stick pan because the marinade has oil in it already.

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        March 8, 2020 at 4:18 AM

        I’m onfused how much oil? And water ? I’ve tried the recipe a few times I must be doing something wrong they never come out sticky. However the taste is their so I must be doing something right lol.

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        • Alida Ryder

          March 9, 2020 at 4:35 PM

          I’m not sure what you mean, there is no water in the recipe. The sauce needs to be reduced before you add the pork chops back in to glaze so just let it cook down a little more.

          Reply
  7. Mrs. Bossy to you...

    September 11, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Are you cooking the pork chops in any oil or just put them in the pan by themselves?

    Reply
  8. Michelle

    June 30, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Made these tonight, and they were very good! I’m thinking I’ll cook the sauce down a bit next time so it sticks a bit more, but the flavor was really nice. 🙂 Thanks so much for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 30, 2013 at 7:50 PM

      Only a pleasure Michelle.

      Reply
  9. Laura

    May 31, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Can u use ground ginger vs freshly grated ginger? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 31, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      Yes you can, Laura.

      Reply
  10. Donna

    October 29, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    what type of “Chili”?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 31, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      Red chilli, as hot as you can handle.

      Reply
  11. Ann

    October 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Perfect timing. Just what I needed to add inspiration to the defrosting chops for supper. Thank you.

    Reply
  12. Anina @ Aninas Recipes

    October 23, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Alida,
    I just love the combination of that sticky sauce – I constantly find myself declaring my favourite ingredients or combinations – never does one last long though until the next recipe! Will definitely be listing this one on my dinner to do list!! Thanx!

    Reply

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